Chicken Nugget Caesar Salad

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4-6 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022
"I was getting ready to prepare a Caesar salad with chicken strips when I discovered I didn't have enough chicken breasts in the freezer," explains the Lake Zurich, Illinois cook. "So, I substituted frozen chicken nuggets. "My family was delighted with the results, "Martha notes. "So I substituted frozen chicken nuggets. "My family was delighted with the results," Martha notes. "In fact, my husband enjoyed three generous helpings!"

Ingredients

  • 8 to 10 frozen breaded chicken breast nuggets
  • 6 cups torn romaine
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
  • 3/4 cup Caesar salad croutons
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bake chicken nuggets according to package directions; cut into fourths. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, mushrooms and chicken. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 225 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.