Caesar Salad Stuffed Chicken Breasts

A stuffed chicken breast with my high protein, healthy Caesar salad, topped with crispy bacon—it's a total upgrade from boring chicken. You haven't lived until you've tried this perfect combination of flavors that'll have your family begging for more!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer/Lunch/Salad, Entrees

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free

Method: Stovetop

Servings: stuffed chicken breast

Ingredients

Chicken Breast

4 large chicken breasts boneless skinless and boneless
4 slices bacon cooked
1 tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp garlic powder

High Protein Caesar Dressing:

1 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
1 tbsp mayo
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-2 cloves garlic minced
1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon anchovy paste or 2 anchovy filets minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Salad:

1 large head romaine lettuce cleaned and rough chopped
½ cup gluten-free croutons crushed
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or dairy-free alternative
Prepared dressing start with ½ cup and add more as needed

Instructions

Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side (adjust for thickness) until golden and cooked through. Let it rest.
Make the dressing: In a blender, add in the Greek yogurt, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, Dijon mustard, mayo, lemon juice, minced garlic, minced anchovies, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper pulse until smooth and well combined
Mix the Caesar salad: Combine romaine, croutons, Parmesan, and the high-protein Caesar dressing.
Stuff it: Slice the chicken horizontally to create a pocket. Fill it with the Caesar salad mixture.
Top & serve: Add crispy bacon and extra Parmesan on top. Close it up and eat it like a sandwich!

Notes

In reality, we rarely have leftovers of this recipe in our house. But when we do I store the chicken breast in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Pro tip: reheat it in a 325°F oven rather than microwaving—microwaves tend to make chicken rubbery and sad.
The creamy Caesar dressing is actually even better on day two or three when the flavors have had time to mingle! Store it in a mason jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. I make extra every time because it's amazing on everything from traditional caesar salad to leftover caesar salad to roasted veggies. The protein content makes it so much more satisfying than store-bought dressing or even traditional homemade salad dressings.
If you're meal prepping, keep the components separate. Nobody wants soggy leftover caesar salad for lunch!

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