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It’s no secret that we LOVE salad recipes, and our whole family is pretty obsessed with this chicken Caesar salad. We have at least a couple of times a month!

It’s loaded with toppings like Bacon from the Oven, Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs, and Baked Chicken. The real star is the dressing – we love to use the Marzetti brand. To keep this salad extra quick and super simple, we also use precooked chicken! All the best ingredients make it the ultimate Caesar salad, and it’s easy to see why we’ve been obsessed for years!

For more favorite salads, try our Cobb Salad, BBQ Chicken Salad, and Honey Mustard Chicken Salad.

Why we think you’ll love it:

  • The real star is the dressing. Use Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Caesar Salad Dressing or make your own Caesar Dressing.
  • Change it up. Easily swap out or add ingredients according to your taste.
  • A hearty salad. This is hearty enough to be served as a main dish but makes a great side dish.

Chicken Caesar Salad Ingredients And Substitutions

  • 6 cups romaine lettuce or salad greens, washed, dried, and chopped
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled – Use store-bought bacon bits or make Bacon in the Oven to crumble.
  • 3 boiled eggs, sliced or chopped – We use this Easy Peel Hard Boiled Egg recipe or this Instant Pot Boiled Egg recipe.
  • 1 large chicken breast, seasoned and cooked Use leftover chicken from a previous meal, a rotisserie chicken, or a package of chicken strips from the refrigerator section at the grocery store, Baked Chicken, or grilled chicken. Alternatively, use chicken thighs, shrimp, tuna, anchovies, or salmon.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes – You can also add your favorite produce like cucumbers or avocado.
  • 1 cup croutons – store-bought or Homemade Croutons
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons shaved parmesan cheese
  • Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Caesar Salad Dressing – That’s our favorite, but you could use another favorite brand, or homemade Caesar Dressing.
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Close up of tomatoes and hard boiled eggs on a chicken Caesar salad.

How to Make Chicken Caesar Salad

  1. COMBINE. Add greens to a large mixing bowl. Layer cooked crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, chicken breast, and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle on grated parmesan and shaved parmesan with croutons.
  2. DRESS. Drizzle the desired amount of dressing and toss (or serve undressed and dress individual servings).
  3. SERVE. Garnish with the remaining ½ tablespoon grated parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon shaved parmesan. Sprinkle on some salt and black pepper.
5 from 21 votes

Chicken Caesar Salad

By: Lil’ Luna
This chicken caesar salad is jam-packed with filling ingredients. It's so flavorful, you won't believe how simple it is to make!
Servings: 4
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 6 cups romaine or salad greens, washed, dried and chopped
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3 boiled eggs, sliced or chopped
  • 1 large chicken breast, seasoned and cooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup croutons
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons shaved parmesan cheese
  • Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Caesar Salad Dressing

Instructions 

  • Add greens to a large mixing bowl. Layer crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, chicken breast, and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle on ½ tablespoon grated parmesan and 1 tablespoon shaved parmesan with 1 cup of croutons.
  • Drizzle the desired amount of dressing and toss (or serve undressed and dress individual servings).
  • Garnish with the remaining ½ tablespoon grated parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon shaved parmesan. Optional: sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  • Serving size: 2 large dinner salads or 4 side salads.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.
Prep ahead of time. Cook and prepare the different ingredients 2-3 days ahead and store them separately until you’re ready to assemble the salad.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep in mind the croutons will not stay crisp. 

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 154mg, Sodium: 275mg, Potassium: 344mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 6540IU, Vitamin C: 11.3mg, Calcium: 93mg, Iron: 1.8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

Prep ahead of time?

Cook and prepare the different ingredients 2-3 days ahead and store them separately until you’re ready to assemble the salad.

How to store?

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep in mind the croutons will not stay crisp.

Next time you’re strolling down the refrigerated produce section, make sure to grab a bottle or two of Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Dressings. They come in four delicious varieties: Balsamic, Ranch, Caesar and Blue Cheese.

For more delicious recipes check out What’s for Dinner and be sure to follow Marzetti® on Facebook, PinterestYouTube!

This recipe was originally published May 2016.

About Kristyn

Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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41 Comments

  1. Lisa says:

    5 stars
    I love salads and that one looks delicious!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you!! I hope you will try it!

  2. Natalie says:

    5 stars
    Love the addition of eggs & bacon! Caesar salads are my favorite & this is a great change from the regular caesar.

  3. Amy L Huntley says:

    5 stars
    This salad has everything I love in it! Perfect for summer or really any time of year!

  4. misty says:

    5 stars
    This is my daughters favorite salad. Best Ceaser salad ever!!! Thanks for the yummy recipe

  5. Kristina says:

    5 stars
    What a delicious combination Of ingredients. I lOve that this can stand alone as a complete meal.

  6. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    Come summer time we Do alot of salads! So light and refreshing. Easy to put together with a delicIous store bought dressing!

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