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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad: A Creamy Delight You’ll Crave

Indulge in this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, a creamy and customizable dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini or Penne Pasta Choose a pasta shape that holds dressing well.
For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Grilled or pan-seared.
For the Greens
  • 2-3 cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped into medium-sized pieces.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Caesar Dressing Store-bought or homemade for richer flavor.
For the Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is best.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Croutons Keep separately for freshness.
For Serving
  • 1 lemon Lemon Wedges Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Grill or Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
  1. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Season and cook the chicken on a grill or skillet until fully cooked, then slice.
  3. Chop the romaine lettuce and set it aside.
  4. Prepare the Caesar dressing by whisking ingredients together or stir store-bought dressing.
  5. Combine the pasta, chicken, romaine, and croutons in a large bowl, drizzle with dressing, and mix well.
  6. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Croutons should be kept separate until serving.

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