Caesar Salad with Chicken Breasts

Portion Size: 2 oz. (⅓ c.) chicken, 1 c. lettuce, 2 tablespoons dressing

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 large or 2 small heads romaine lettuceLeaves separated, washed, and dried
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 small bottle low fat Caesar salad dressing* or see homemade recipe in cookbook.
1 cup flavored croutons
11/4-pound cooked chicken breasts, dicedTrim all visible fat and skin. 
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large tomato, cut into wedgesWash trim and slice.
For gluten free (GF): Use GF dressing and GF croutons. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a skillet, sauté chicken breast in olive oil until no longer pink.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F for 15 seconds.
2Drain fat.
3Chill.Chilled internal temperature maintained at 41°F.
4In a large bowl, tear lettuce into bite size pieces.
5Add parmesan cheese, salad dressing, croutons, and chicken breast.
6Toss until well coated. Garnish with tomato wedges

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates