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Pioneer Woman chicken caesar salad pizza takes 55 minutes and a rotisserie chicken, crisp romaine and homemade dressing to make a crunchy, cheesy dinner pizza. This easy weeknight chicken pizza idea fits date night, tailgate parties, summer lunches and casual Sunday dinners.
Preheat the upside-down baking sheet in the oven for a full 30 minutes, because the crust needs that blazing heat to crisp from underneath. Skip it and the dough comes out pale and floppy under all that salad.
Brushing the dough with olive oil and parmesan before it bakes turns each crust into a toasty, cheesy base that works like a giant crouton. Blending the dressing with plenty of olive oil instead of raw egg yolks also gives a creamy, smooth finish, and it keeps for days.
What you need for this recipe
Nordic Ware half sheet pan
An upside-down preheated sheet pan crisps the crust like a pizza stone would.
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It keeps the stretched dough from sticking and slides easily onto the hot pan.
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It blends the dressing smooth and emulsifies the olive oil into a creamy finish.
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Pioneer Woman Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza
Course: DinnerCuisine: American, ItalianDifficulty: Easy4
servings25
minutes10
minutes949
kcalA crisp, golden crust holds up under a pile of cold, dressed romaine and shredded chicken. Each bite is crunchy at the edges and creamy and tangy in the middle.
Ingredients
3/4 c. olive oil, plus more for brushing
All-purpose flour, for dusting
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp. dijon mustard
4 tsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 anchovy fillets
3 garlic cloves
3/4 c. grated parmesan cheese, plus 1/2 cup shaved parmesan, plus more for topping
1 tsp. black pepper
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
2 c. chopped rotisserie or other cooked chicken
Directions
- Heat the baking sheets: About 30 minutes before baking, place an upside-down rimmed baking sheet on a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 500°F. Top a second upside-down baking sheet with a 14-inch piece of parchment, then brush it lightly with olive oil and dust with flour.
- Blend the dressing: Combine 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons dijon mustard, 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce in a food processor or blender. Add 4 anchovy fillets and 3 garlic cloves, blend on low for several seconds, then scrape down the sides.
- Emulsify the dressing: With the motor running, drizzle in 3/4 cup olive oil in a steady stream, then scrape down the sides again. Add 1/2 cup grated parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and blend until combined.
- Shape the first crust: Divide the 1 pound of pizza dough in half. On a floured surface, stretch one piece into a 10-inch round and move it to the parchment-topped baking sheet.
- Season the dough: Brush the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. That seasoning is what makes the crust taste like a big crouton.
- Bake the crusts: Use the parchment-covered baking sheet as a peel to slide the dough and parchment onto the hot baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the crust is browned and the cheese is melted, then repeat with the second piece of dough.
- Toss the salad: Toss the chopped romaine, 2 cups chopped chicken, 1/2 cup shaved parmesan and 1/2 cup of the dressing in a large bowl. Everything should be coated evenly before it goes on the crusts.
- Top and serve: Drizzle 1/4 cup dressing over each crust, then mound the salad on top. Finish with more shaved parmesan and a little extra dressing, and serve right away so the crust stays crisp.
Tools for this recipe
- Nordic Ware half sheet pan, Reynolds unbleached parchment paper, Cuisinart 14-cup food processor, Parmigiano Reggiano wedges, aged 24 months. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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FAQs
Can I use a different protein instead of chicken?
Leftover grilled steak or shrimp works well, since the dressing is bold enough to stand up to either. Just cut it into bite-size pieces so it piles easily on the crust.
Can I leave the anchovies out of the dressing?
You can, but the dressing will taste less savory and a bit flat. A little extra Worcestershire sauce and parmesan helps make up for it.
Can I bake the crusts ahead of time?
Yes, bake them earlier in the day and keep them at room temperature. Warm them in a 400°F oven for a few minutes to re-crisp before topping, and toss the salad right before serving.
What if I don't have a spare baking sheet to use as a peel?
A flat cutting board or a pizza peel dusted with flour will do the same job. Slide the dough and parchment onto the hot sheet in one quick motion.
What is the most common mistake with this pizza?
Topping the crust too early is the big one, because the dressed lettuce wilts and softens the crisp base. Add the salad just before serving so you get that crunch in every slice.
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