Chicken Caesar Bowl: A Delicious & Healthy Meal Prep Idea
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup croutons
- For the dressing: mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry and season with olive oil and spices.
- Bake chicken on a parchment-lined sheet for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine with tomatoes and croutons. Add sliced chicken and drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg