Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

If you are using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats. A hot pizza stone helps create that lovely crisp bottom that makes homemade pizza feel extra special.

Let the oven get properly hot before baking. High heat is one of the secrets to a great pizza crust.

Place your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.

Roll or gently stretch it into a large circle or rectangle, depending on your baking pan. I personally like a slightly rustic shape. Homemade pizza does not need to look perfectly round to taste amazing.

Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled baking sheet or pizza pan.

Brush the edges lightly with olive oil. This helps the crust become golden and flavorful.

Spread about ⅓ cup of Caesar dressing over the pizza dough.

Leave a small border around the edges for the crust.

Do not add too much dressing at this stage. Caesar dressing is creamy, and using too much can make the crust soft or soggy. A thin layer gives you plenty of flavor while allowing the dough to bake properly.

Sprinkle the garlic powder and black pepper over the dressing.

Scatter the cooked chicken evenly over the pizza.

Then add the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan.

I like using both cheeses because mozzarella gives you that beautiful melted pizza texture, while Parmesan brings the unmistakable salty flavor of a Caesar salad.

Make sure the toppings are spread evenly so every slice gets a good balance of chicken and cheese.

Bake the pizza for approximately 12 to 16 minutes.

The exact baking time will depend on your oven and the thickness of your crust.

The pizza is ready when:

The crust is golden brown.

The cheese is melted and bubbling.

The bottom of the crust feels crisp.

The chicken is hot.

Keep an eye on the pizza during the last few minutes. Cheese can go from beautifully golden to overly browned surprisingly quickly.

While the pizza is baking, place the chopped romaine lettuce in a mixing bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing and toss gently.

You want the lettuce to be lightly coated, not soaked. The goal is to keep that wonderful crisp texture.

If you are using croutons, add them just before serving. Crushed croutons add a fun crunch and give the pizza even more of that classic Caesar salad feeling.

Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for about 3 to 5 minutes.

Then add the dressed romaine lettuce over the top.

Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.

If you like a little brightness, squeeze a small amount of fresh lemon juice over the pizza.

Slice and serve immediately.