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Pesto Chicken Caesar Salad with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

Delicious version of Caesar salad with pesto chicken, fresh mozzarella and ciabatta croutons
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the croutons:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cubed ciabatta or other bread
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 clove garlic minced

For the chicken:

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • oil for cooking

For the salad:

  • 6 cups chopped romaine
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 pkg fresh mozzarella balls
  • Caesar dressing

Instructions
 

For the croutons:

  • Combine the bread cubes with the oil, salt, pepper and garlic and toss on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 until browned and crunchy.

For the chicken:

  • Combined the bite size chicken bread pieces with the pesto, red pepper flakes and a little salt in a bowl and toss. Allow to sit for a few minutes. Heat a little oil in a frying pan over medium and when hot, add the chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through.

To serve:

  • Toss the romaine with dressing and top with chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, and croutons. Drizzle with more dressing and serve.
Keyword Chicken, Lunch, Main Dish, Salad
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