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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Ultimate Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad: Quick, Easy & Delicious

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights, blending grilled chicken, crunchy romaine, and creamy dressing for a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini or Penne or Fusilli Choose any shape for better dressing cling.
  • Zucchini Noodles Low-carb alternative.
For the Chicken
  • 2 breasts Grilled Chicken Seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken Time-saving choice.
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Caesar Dressing Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup Vegan Dressing Cashew-based option.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Croutons Add freshly before serving.
For Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Grill Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Season the chicken and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown; let rest before slicing.
  3. Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce; set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Whisk together Caesar dressing ingredients until smooth; adjust seasonings to taste.
  5. Combine cooked pasta, sliced chicken, and croutons in the lettuce bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Garnish with grated Parmesan and lemon wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Keep dressing and croutons separate until serving to maintain crunch.

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