High-Protein Chicken Caesar Chip Walking Salad

Walking salads make a chip bag the bowl—a casual American trick for crunch on the go. This high-protein Caesar packs seared chicken and a tangy Greek-yogurt dressing with Parmesan and anchovy over romaine.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 15 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 385 cal
• 38g protein
• 22g carbs
• 16g fat

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Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 hearts romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp anchovy paste
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 4 single-serve tortilla chip bags
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

Instructions

1. 1Pat the chicken dry and season both sides evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
2. 2Add the chicken and cook undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes until the underside is golden brown. Flip and continue cooking 5 to 6 minutes more until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
3. 3Transfer chicken to a cutting board and rest 5 minutes so the juices redistribute. Slice or dice into bite-size pieces while still warm.
4. 4Meanwhile, whisk Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon, anchovy paste, minced garlic, and half the Parmesan in a bowl until smooth and creamy; taste and adjust salt if needed.
5. 5Chop the romaine into sturdy bite-size ribbons and halve the cherry tomatoes. Toss the lettuce with most of the dressing so every leaf is lightly coated.
6. 6Open each single-serve chip bag carefully along the top seam without crushing the chips. Spoon a generous layer of dressed romaine into each bag.
7. 7Top the greens with warm chicken pieces, cherry tomatoes, and the remaining Parmesan. Drizzle any leftover dressing over the top.
8. 8Gently shake each bag once or twice to nestle the toppings among the chips. Serve immediately with a fork so the chips stay crunchy against the creamy Caesar and chicken.