Garlic Naan Chicken Caesar (Print)

Crispy naan with Caesar chicken and bubbly cheese

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garlic Naan

05 - 4 large garlic naan breads

→ Pizza Assembly

06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Topping

09 - 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
10 - 2 tablespoons Caesar dressing
11 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss cooked chicken with Caesar dressing, lemon juice, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Place garlic naan breads on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each naan lightly with olive oil.
04 - Evenly distribute the Caesar-dressed chicken over the naan breads.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the chicken.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the naan edges are golden.
07 - In a separate bowl, toss the chopped romaine with 2 tablespoons Caesar dressing.
08 - Remove pizzas from the oven. Top immediately with the dressed romaine and an extra grind of black pepper.
09 - Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes flat, which means you can have dinner on the table before your hunger turns into hangry.
  • The combination of warm cheese, cool crispy lettuce, and that garlicky naan creates layers of texture that feel sophisticated but taste like comfort food.
  • It's oddly forgiving—you can use store-bought rotisserie chicken, pre-shredded cheese, and bottled dressing without anyone knowing you took shortcuts.
02 -
  • Add the romaine after baking, not before—if you put it on earlier, it'll wilt into a sad, warm mess instead of staying crisp and refreshing.
  • Don't skimp on the olive oil brushing; it's what transforms the naan edges from soft to pleasantly crispy, which is the whole textural game.
  • If your Caesar dressing is particularly thick, thin it slightly with a splash of lemon juice so it coats the chicken evenly instead of clumping.
03 -
  • Use room-temperature chicken so it doesn't cool down the cheese or mess with your baking time—this is a small detail that prevents a common cooking mishap.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, assemble and bake in batches rather than overcrowding the sheet; the cheese melts more evenly and the edges crisp up properly.
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