Best Easy And Fast Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad Recipes

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CAJUN-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Cajun-Style Chicken Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, romaine lettuce, red onion, avocado, cherry tomato, black beans, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, reserved seasoning

Provided by Mel Boyajian

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, thinly sliced
10 oz cherry tomato, halved
8 oz black beans
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup greek yogurt
¼ teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons reserved seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and salt. Reserve 1½ teaspoons of the seasoning. Set aside.
  • Coat both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture.
  • In an oiled cast-iron skillet, cook chicken on medium-high heat 4 minutes per side, or until chicken is browned.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165˚F (72˚C). Let the chicken rest for several minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil and reserved seasoning mixture. Set aside.
  • Cut chicken into pieces.
  • In a large bowl, add lettuce, chicken, red onion, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and black beans.
  • Add dressing and toss.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 5 grams

EASY CAJUN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



Easy Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad image

I got this recipe from the Safeway website, which was posted by Melissa Bellemare. It's really delicious and the Cajun-spiced chicken adds quite a nice flavor kick to a plain Caesar salad.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 lb bacon
4 skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried & chopped
1/2 cup caesar salad dressing
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook bacon over medium high heat in a large skillet until evenly brown. Let cool slightly, then crumble and set aside.
  • In a preheated skillet, add the chicken strips, seasoning mix and oil. Cook over medium heat until chicken is golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the Romaine, enough salad dressing to lightly coat, Parmesan cheese, and the crumbled bacon. Toss and place on individual salad plates.
  • Top with the sliced chicken and serve.

CLASSIC CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



Classic Chicken Caesar Salad image

A classic recipe for a reason, this chicken Caesar salad is delicious and satisfying. Crunchy romaine, creamy dressing, tender chicken and savoury cheese come together for a tasty favourite.

Provided by Cracker Barrel

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     CRACKER BARREL Shreds

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups tightly packed chopped romaine lettuce
1 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
½ cup CRACKER BARREL Finely Shredded 100% Parmesan Cheese
½ cup seasoned croutons
¼ cup KRAFT Creamy Caesar Dressing

Steps:

  • Cover 4 plates with lettuce.
  • Top with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
  • Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 384.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

QUICK CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD RECIPE



Quick Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe image

Save time with this easy-to-make Quick Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe. Ready to serve in just ten minutes, this Quick Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe requires just six ingredients and yields up to three servings.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield Makes 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (10 oz.) romaine lettuce, chopped
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
1 tomato, chopped
1/3 cup croutons
6 Tbsp. KRAFT Classic Caesar Dressing
2 Tbsp. POLLY-O Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Toss lettuce with chicken, tomatoes and croutons.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly.
  • Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 1040 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

EASY CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



Easy Chicken Caesar Salad image

This delicious chicken caesar salad can be thrown together easily on a work night. I took this to a carry in at my SIL's and was so embarrassed because everyone raved about the salad and kept going back for seconds (and thirds!) but said nothing about her main meal entry.

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 grilled chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2-2 lbs romaine lettuce
1 bunch green onion, diced (optional)
1 (8 ounce) bottle kraft caesar ranch dressing
1 (3 ounce) jar hormel real bacon bits
1/4-1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 (6 ounce) box caesar-flavor croutons
1 (8 ounce) package finely shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and lay out lettuce leaves on paper towels and pat dry.
  • Cut lettuce into 1 inch strips and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add chicken, bacon bits, mozzarella cheese, green onions, and toss.
  • Cover lettuce with a fairly generous amount of Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper and toss again.
  • Mix in Caesar Ranch dressing until lettuce is nicely coated.
  • Add croutons to individual salad bowls when serving so they won't get soggy.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD ON A STICK



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This chicken Caesar-on-a-stick appetizer is a fun twist on a classic salad!

Provided by Lindsey

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Caesar Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 croutons
8 (1-inch) wedges romaine lettuce
8 (1 ounce) cubes cooked chicken
8 (1/2-inch) cubes Parmesan cheese, or to taste
8 bamboo toothpicks
8 teaspoons Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • Thread a crouton, romaine lettuce wedge, chicken cube, and Parmesan cheese cube onto each toothpick, respectively. Arrange toothpicks on a serving platter and drizzle Caesar salad dressing over each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

QUICK CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



Quick Chicken Caesar Salad image

Kim Blanda of Neptune, New Jersey hails this zesty dish a success. "After tasting the salad at a friend's going-away party, I made sure to request the recipe. Now I fix it for my husband just about every week," she tells. :It's great with a potato or pasta side dish and chunks of crusty bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups torn romaine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into strips
2 cups seasoned salad croutons
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

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