Description
Comfort meets classic flavors in this chicken caesar salad casserole, blending creamy dressing and crisp romaine with tender chicken. Rich layers meld traditional caesar ingredients into a hearty, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cups (710 ml) shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped bacon
Cheese:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella
Salad & Dressing Components:
- 4 cups (950 ml) chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups (480 ml) Caesar dressing
- 2 cups (480 ml) croutons
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and coat a casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine shredded chicken with Caesar dressing, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated and mixed with half of the crispy croutons.
- Create a base layer of chopped romaine lettuce across the entire bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
- Carefully spread the seasoned chicken mixture evenly over the lettuce foundation, creating a uniform coverage.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese across the top, distributing them to ensure complete surface coverage.
- Scatter crispy bacon pieces and remaining croutons over the cheese layer for added texture and flavor.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly surface.
Notes
- Crouton Crunch ensures crispy texture by adding remaining croutons after baking, preventing soggy bread pieces.
- Cheese Selection allows flexibility with different mozzarella or Parmesan styles for unique flavor profiles.
- Lettuce Layering works best with fresh, crisp romaine to maintain salad-like freshness even after baking.
- Protein Swap enables easy substitution of chicken with rotisserie, grilled, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 613 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg