Crispy Chicken Caesar Pizza

Meet your new weeknight obsession: Crispy Chicken Caesar Pizza! This recipe brilliantly combines everything you love about a Caesar salad—crunchy romaine, creamy dressing, and shaved Parmesan—with the comforting joy of a hot, cheesy pizza. It’s fast, fresh, and layered with crave-worthy flavor in every bite.

Best of all, it’s incredibly easy. While the crust gets golden and crispy in the oven, you’ll toss the salad, then pile it high once the pizza comes out—keeping those greens cool and crunchy. With juicy cooked chicken, melty mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, this recipe hits all the textures.

Did you know Caesar salad wasn’t actually invented in Italy? It was created by Caesar Cardini, an Italian-American restaurateur in 1920s Tijuana. This flavorful twist brings that same timeless flavor right to your pizza stone.

Perfect for cozy nights or casual gatherings, Crispy Chicken Caesar Pizza is the kind of meal that looks fancy, feels fun, and tastes like your favorite pizzeria—only better.

Recipe Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 pizza dough (12-inch)
1 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
1 ½ cups chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup Caesar dressing
¼ cup shaved Parmesan
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp fresh chopped chives
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: drizzle of balsamic glaze

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.

2. Shape the dough:
Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch round or square. Transfer to parchment paper for easy handling.

3. Top and bake:
Brush dough with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella, chicken, garlic powder, and black pepper. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

4. Toss the salad:
While the pizza bakes, toss romaine with Caesar dressing in a large bowl until lightly coated.

5. Assemble the pizza:
Remove the pizza from the oven and let cool slightly (2–3 minutes). Top with the dressed romaine, tomatoes, Parmesan, and chives.

6. Finish and serve:
Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Slice and serve immediately while the crust is still crisp and warm.

Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe

• Preheat Your Stone: A hot pizza stone or baking sheet ensures the crust crisps beautifully—don’t skip the preheating!
• Cool Before Topping: Let the pizza cool a few minutes before adding salad so the lettuce stays crisp, not wilted.
• Use Quality Caesar Dressing: A bold, garlicky dressing brings the whole pizza to life. Homemade or a refrigerated version works best.