Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad

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This Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad is perfect for lunch or dinner. Grilled chicken breast and crispy bacon are paired with crunchy romaine lettuce, croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese, then tossed together in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing. The crispy bacon adds a salty and crispy crunch to this classic salad.

A large bowl of Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad.

If you prefer, you can use grilled shrimp, salmon, or even tofu as a protein alternative to rotisserie chicken in this salad. You can also use grilled chicken or even crispy chicken.

A mise en place of the ingredients for a Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad.

In a large bowl or serving platter, begin to assemble the salad by adding the romaine lettuce and distribute evenly. Next add the chicken in two neat rows. Follow up with two rows of chopped bacon.

A bed of chopped romaine in a large bowl.

Some shredded chicken placed on a bed of chopped romaine in a large bowl.

Add the Parmesan cheese in two rows on either side of the chicken. Place the croutons in a row either in the center or wherever space remains.

Some shredded chicken, bacon, and Parmesan cheese placed on a bed of chopped romaine in a large bowl.

Some shredded chicken, bacon, Parmesan cheese, and croutons placed on a bed of chopped romaine in a large bowl.

Drizzle with your Homemade Caesar Dressing and serve.

This salad is delicious as a stand-alone meal or as a side.

A wooden plate of Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad.

Something about how and when to serve it

A closeup of a forkful of Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad.

Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad FAQS:

What will I need to complete this recipe?

You will need the following ingredients:
cooked shredded chicken, cooked bacon, romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, Homemade Caesar Dressing
You will need the following supplies:
a large bowl or serving platter, a cutting board and sharp knife

What are the storage instructions?

Cover leftover salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. If the salad is dressed then it will need to be consumed quickly.

Should I eat these warm or cold?

This Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad is best served cold or room temperature.

Notes:

If you prefer, you can use grilled shrimp, salmon, or even tofu as a protein alternative to chicken in this salad. You can also use grilled chicken or even crispy chicken.

We like to use thick cut bacon for this salad as it gives a more substantial bite. For a quicker option, you can use pre-cooked bacon or bacon bits instead of cooking bacon from scratch.

Customize your Caesar salad with additional toppings like sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, or avocado for extra flavor and freshness.

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Chicken Bacon Caesar Salad

Prep Time13

Total Time13

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
4-6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 cups romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
½ cup croutons
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup Homemade Caesar Dressing

Instructions

In a large bowl or serving platter, begin to assemble the salad by adding the romaine lettuce and distribute evenly.
Next add the chicken in two neat rows. Follow up with two rows of chopped bacon.
Add the Parmesan cheese in two rows on either side of the chicken.
Place the croutons in a row either in the center or wherever space remains.
Drizzle with your Homemade Caesar Dressing and serve.

Notes

If you prefer, you can use grilled shrimp, salmon, or even tofu as a protein alternative to the rotisserie chicken in this salad. You can also use grilled chicken or even crispy chicken.

We like to use thick cut bacon for this salad as it gives a more substantial bite. For a quicker option, you can use pre-cooked bacon or bacon bits instead of cooking bacon from scratch.

Customize your Caesar salad with additional toppings like sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, or avocado for extra flavor and freshness.