Kale and Spinach Caesar Salad with Roasted Chicken and Crispy Chickpeas

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
  • 1½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 (13.24-oz) pkg baby kale-spinach mix
  • 1 (16-oz) bottle Caesar dressing
  • ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss chickpeas with 2 Tbsp oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake 25 minutes or until browned and crisp.
  2. Meanwhile, pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Rub with paprika, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook chicken in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side or until browned. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake 10 minutes. Thinly slice chicken.
  4. Toss together kale mix, chicken, chickpeas, and desired amount of dressing in a large bowl; divide among 6 plates, and sprinkle with cheese.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 (16-oz) loaf French bread, halved lengthwise

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir together garlic, butter, and basil; spread on cut sides of bread. Place bread, cut sides up, on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted. Slice.

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