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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for Easy Meal Prep

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a perfect blend of grilled chicken, pasta, and romaine, making it an easy, flavorful option for meal prep!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (rotini, penne, or fusilli) To help the dressing cling.
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts Grilled or pan-seared.
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 cup Caesar Dressing Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 cup Croutons Keep separate until serving.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Add more for garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Grill or skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let rest before slicing.
  3. Chop the Romaine: Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Make the Caesar Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Parmesan.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Add cooled pasta, sliced chicken, romaine, croutons, and extra Parmesan to the mixing bowl. Toss with Caesar dressing.
  6. Chill the Salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Toss before serving, garnish with extra Parmesan, black pepper, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep croutons separate to maintain crunchiness.

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