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Easy and Fast Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad
A spicy twist on the classic Caesar, featuring blackened Cajun chicken breast over crisp romaine lettuce and crunchy croutons. The bold heat of the chicken is perfectly tempered by the creamy Parmesan dressing and savory cheese shavings. It’s a quick, restaurant-quality meal that adds a lot of personality to a standard lunch.
A spicy twist on the classic Caesar, featuring blackened Cajun chicken breast over crisp romaine lettuce and crunchy croutons. The bold heat of the chicken is perfectly tempered by the creamy Parmesan dressing and savory cheese shavings. It’s a quick, restaurant-quality meal that adds a lot of personality to a standard lunch.
Ingredients
- 0.06 oz Bacon
- 1 oz Chicken Breast Half, skinless boneless cut
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Head Romaine, rinsed dried chopped
- 2 tbsp Caesar Salad Dressing
- 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated
Instructions
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
- In a preheated skillet, add the chicken, seasoning mix and oil. Cook until chicken is golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a salad bowl, combine Romaine, enough salad dressing to coat, Parmesan cheese and bacon. Toss and place on individual salad plates. Top with the sliced chicken and serve.
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