Creamy Chicken Caesar Salad Bowl
Creamy Chicken Caesar Salad Bowl
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 chicken breasts medium, approx. 500g
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 bacon rashers shortcut, finely sliced
Fibre
- 300 g pasta wholemeal or fibre-fortified, fusilli or penne
Fresh
- 4-6 cups cos lettuce roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
Dressing (Healthier Caesar-style)
- 1 cup greek yoghurt
- 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove small, minced
- 1/2 lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoons water to loosen if needed
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to packet instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes each side, or until golden and cooked through. In the last 3–4 minutes, add chopped bacon to the pan and cook until crispy. Let chicken rest before slicing.
- Whisk Greek yoghurt, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Thin with a little water if needed.
- Divide pasta, cos lettuce, and red onion among bowls. Top with sliced chicken and crispy bacon. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan. Add lemon wedges on the side.
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