During the week, things can get a little ugly at the Magee house what with two tumultuous teens, a demanding work schedule and after school activities that would make your head spin... So...one of my easiest weeknight dinners that seem to please all members of the family is 5-Minute Chicken Caesar Salad. I buy 4 charbroiled chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) at a deli/grill nearby but you can just as easily shred the meat from a rotisserie chicken you bought at the grocery store (sometimes these are on sale too). The only prep work you have to do is chop the chicken into bite size pieces then layer the following in a big salad-serving bowl:

• A bag of romaine lettuce (just open it and pour it in)
• Any vegetables you like to add to your Caesar salad like cucumber or cherry tomatoes (cherry tomatoes are easy because all you do is wash them)
• The chopped charbroiled or roasted chicken
• Some shredded Parmesan cheese (this comes ready to sprinkle in bags and tubs at most grocery stores)
• Drizzle some light Caesar dressing over the top - it's available in several brands in the salad dressing section of most supermarkets
• Any light croutons you have handy can be sprinkled over the top as well.

This is literally thrown together in 5 minutes! (Not including the chicken that you bought at the store.) I'm sure we'll get sick of it sooner or later, but for now, it's a hit with the family and we usually have this once a week. Happy salad month! Related Topics:

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