Best 6 Chicken Salad Pizzas Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that combines the classic flavors of chicken salad with the crispy, cheesy goodness of pizza. These Chicken Salad Pizzas are a unique and satisfying meal that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a party appetizer. Made with a base of crispy pizza crust, tender chicken salad filling, and a melted cheese topping, these pizzas are a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With three variations to choose from, including a classic chicken salad pizza, a bacon ranch chicken salad pizza, and a BBQ chicken salad pizza, there's a flavor combination to suit every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with these delectable Chicken Salad Pizzas!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HERBED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD PIZZA



Herbed Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 1 pizza

Number Of Ingredients 31

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for oiling the baking sheet
1 disc Pizza Dough, recipe follows
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus one 3-ounce chunk Parmesan, for shaving
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, sliced into small pieces
Roasted Chicken Breast, recipe follows, sliced on the bias
Green Herb Dressing, recipe follows
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for oiling the bowl
4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 scant teaspoon ground thyme
1 scant teaspoon ground oregano
1 scant teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 anchovy fillets
2 cloves garlic
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F. Oil a baking sheet.
  • Roll out one disc of the Pizza Dough on a floured surface as thinly as possible and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the olive oil and sprinkle with the grated Parmesan, salt and pepper.
  • Bake on the lowest oven rack until the crust is cooked through and the cheese is melted, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the lettuce in a large bowl and add the Roasted Chicken Breast slices. Use a vegetable peeler to shave off large, thin slices of Parmesan over the leaves. Drizzle about half of the Green Herb Dressing over the top and toss gently to coat. Add more dressing if needed.
  • Remove the pizza crust from the oven, place a generous amount of the salad on top, shave over extra Parmesan and serve.
  • Sprinkle the yeast over 1 1/2 cups of warm--not lukewarm--water.
  • In a mixer with a paddle attachment, combine the flour and salt. With the mixer running on low speed, drizzle in the olive oil and mix until combined. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until combined.
  • Coat a separate mixing bowl with a light drizzle of olive oil and tip the dough in. Form a ball and toss to coat the dough ball in the olive oil. Divide into 2 balls. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to rise for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 or 4 days refrigerated.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with foil.
  • Put the chicken breasts on the prepared roasting pan, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the thyme, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Roast until cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool.
  • Add the mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire, anchovies, garlic and lemon juice to a blender or food processor. Pulse the processor or blend on low speed for several seconds. Scrape the sides and pulse again until everything is fairly smooth. With the food processor or blender running, drizzle in the olive oil in a small stream. Scrape the sides and mix again to thoroughly combine. Add the basil, parsley, Parmesan and some salt and pepper and blend until the herbs are chopped and the Parmesan is combined. The dressing will go green at this stage. Refrigerate the dressing for a few hours before using it on the salad.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD PIZZA



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This delectable cold pizza proves that you can eat well even when you're eating healthy. A tube of refrigerated pizza crust is baked, spread with some seasoned cream cheese and topped with nicely dressed salad fixings and moist chicken. -Amber Zurbrugg Alliance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup fat-free creamy Caesar salad dressing
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
4 cups thinly sliced romaine
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Unroll pizza crust onto a 12-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Prick with a fork. Bake at 400° for 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the dressing, 1/4 cup Parmesan, lemon-pepper and garlic. Combine cream cheese and half of the dressing mixture until well blended., Combine romaine, red pepper and olives. Add remaining dressing mixture; toss. Spread cream cheese mixture over crust. Top with romaine mixture, chicken and remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 952mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD PIZZA



Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound chicken tenders
1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing, plus 2 tablespoons (recommended: Wishbone)
1 (12-inch) thin pizza crust (recommended: Boboli)
1 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella and asiago cheese (recommended: Sargento)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (recommended: Kraft)
4 cups hearts of romaine, shredded (recommended: Ready Pac)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (recommended: ReaLemon)
1/4 cup Caesar salad dressing (recommended: Wishbone)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (recommended: Kraft)
1 cup seasoned croutons (recommended: Marie Callender's)

Steps:

  • Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.
  • In a bowl, combine chicken tenders with 1/2 cup salad dressing; set aside. Brush pizza crust with remaining 2 tablespoons of dressing and top with cheeses; set aside.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and cook on hot oiled grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until just done. Remove from grill and place on top of pizza.
  • Slide pizza onto grill and cook, covered, 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted and begun to bubble.
  • For the topping:
  • While pizza is cooking, toss shredded romaine with lemon juice. Add 1/4 cup dressing and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Toss and set aside.
  • Remove pizza from grill and cut into wedges. Top with salad and garnish with croutons. Serve immediately.

PIZZA CHICKEN



Pizza Chicken image

Plain breaded chicken is so boring. Spice it up with a little touch of pizza.

Provided by Tracyg654

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup pizza sauce, divided
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
4 slices pepperoni, or to taste - divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl; place flour into a second bowl. Whisk egg and lemon juice together in a third bowl.
  • Dip each chicken breast in egg mixture and dredge in flour; dip again in egg mixture and dredge chicken in crumb mixture until coated. Place coated chicken breasts into a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is heated through and crumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons pizza sauce onto each chicken breast, sprinkle each with half the mozzarella cheese, and top each with half the pepperoni slices.
  • Bake until chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 185.2 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 2497.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD PIZZA



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What a delightful twist on pizza!!! Cold, crispy caesar salad, on hot, cheesy pizza! This is soooo good!!!!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 recipe pizza dough (I use Nonfat Pizza Dough (Bread Machine))
1/4-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (the real stuff)
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
16 ounces creamy caesar salad dressing
8 ounces boneless chicken breasts
2 roma tomatoes, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, sliced
2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500º.
  • Cut chicken into chunks and stir fry with 1-2 Tablespoons of dressing.
  • Add one clove garlic to pan and stir.
  • Prepare dough on pizza pan or stone.
  • Brush dough with olive oil.
  • Spread 1/2 cup salad dressing over crust.
  • Top with remaining clove garlic, spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle parmesan over crust to lightly cover.
  • Put 1/2 jack cheese on top.
  • Chop chicken into small pieces and place on top.
  • Top with remaining Jack cheese and more Parmesan, if desired.
  • Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Meanwhile, Toss tomatoes, lettuce and green onions in large bowl.
  • Mix with additional salad dressing.
  • Serve each pizza slice with a serving of caesar salad on top!
  • NOTE: you can use a Boboli pizza crust if you prefer, just bake according to package instructions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1030.6, Fat 91.9, SaturatedFat 24.2, Cholesterol 139.6, Sodium 1854.4, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 36

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD PIZZA, PAMPERED CHEF



Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza, Pampered Chef image

This is adapted from Pampered Chef and was served at my baby shower several years back. It's a nice lunch or dinner on a hot evening. If you want to serve this as an hor d'oeurve, cut the pieces into 2-inch squares... or skip the crust and make individual ones on pita chips!

Provided by Gatorbek

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 slices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 ounce) can pizza dough, refrigerated (or use a great recipe from 'zaar!)
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated (divided)
1/2 cup caesar salad dressing
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
3 cups chicken breasts, cooked diced and cooled
4 cups romaine lettuce, finely chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 (3 1/4 ounce) can black olives, pitted drained and sliced (or sub pitted kalamata olives for even more zip!)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Roll out and bake pizza crust according to package directions.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup parmesan cheese with the Caesar dressing, lemon pepper seasoning, and garlic. Mix well.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and half of the dressing mixture. Mix well. Fold in half of the diced chicken.
  • Place lettuce, bell pepper, and olives into a bowl and add remaining dressing mixture. Toss to coat.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture onto cooled pizza crust. Top with lettuce mixture, then arrange remaining chicken over the salad. Sprinkle on the remaining parmesan cheese and top with freshly ground pepper.
  • Slice with a pizza cutter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.7, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 37, Sodium 440.4, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1, Protein 5.2

Tips:

  • Opt for high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, flavorful ingredients to ensure your chicken salad pizzas are packed with taste. Choose ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and tender cooked chicken.
  • Make your own chicken salad: Preparing your chicken salad from scratch allows you to control the ingredients and flavors. Experiment with different herbs, spices, and seasonings to create a unique and delicious filling.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Don't limit yourself to just chicken salad and cheese. Add other toppings like bacon, avocado, red onion, or hard-boiled eggs to create a more complex and satisfying pizza.
  • Bake the pizzas until the crust is golden brown: Keep an eye on the pizzas as they bake to ensure the crust is cooked through and has a nice golden brown color. This will result in a crispy and flavorful base for your chicken salad pizzas.
  • Serve immediately: Chicken salad pizzas are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. The warm, melted cheese and crispy crust pair perfectly with the cool and refreshing chicken salad.
  • Conclusion:

    Incorporating these tips and variations, you can create a range of delicious chicken salad pizzas that are perfect for any occasion. From quick weeknight dinners to fun party appetizers, these pizzas offer a versatile and crowd-pleasing meal option. With their combination of flavorful ingredients, crispy crust, and customizable toppings, chicken salad pizzas are sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

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