Easy + Delicious Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe is the Perfect Lunch or Dinner (original) (raw)
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My local pub makes a great Caesar salad. I always order one with anchovies for a starter. Their tangy dressing is so delicious! But this classic toss is easy to make at home too. That’s what inspired this Chicken Caesar Salad recipe. It’s ready to eat in no time. And best of all, it’s a complete meal with 30 grams of protein to keep you satisfied and only 340 calories.
For an extra kick of umami flavor, we add meaty mushrooms. The trick to getting them golden brown? Cook them in batches over medium-high heat until the liquid is evaporated. This ensures they brown instead of steam. We make our zingy dressing with mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and garlic and serve it on the side. So simple but so good. We also add seasoned croutons to the salad for crunch. Follow along with our video, then let us know what you think.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 tsp. + 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbs. white vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 8 cups baby mixed greens
- 3/4 cup seasoned croutons
Instructions
In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 min; remove. Coat skillet with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper; add to skillet. Over medium-high heat, cook until browned, 4–5 min.; flip. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook until no longer pink in center, 10–12 min. Let cool slightly; slice.
In medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, garlic, remaining 1/8 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Divide greens among 4 bowls. Top with mushrooms, chicken and croutons. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Fat: 20 gram
- Saturated Fat: 4 gram
- Protein: 30 gram
- Carbohydrate: 11 gram
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
- Sugar: 2 gram
- Sodium: 530 mg
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This story was originally published November 14, 2024, 12:41 PM.