Description
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a satisfying and flavorful dish that combines tender pasta, crisp romaine lettuce, and succulent chicken, all enveloped in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or seeking a quick meal on the go, this dish will certainly impress with its delightful blend of textures and tastes. Plus, feel free to customize it with your choice of toppings like croutons, bacon bits, or extra veggies to suit your preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 hearts of romaine lettuce
- Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
- Croutons (optional)
- For the dressing: mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- lemon juice
- Worcestershire sauce
- minced garlic
- anchovy paste
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and anchovy paste until smooth. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with pepper.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Cut romaine into 1-inch pieces and add to the pasta along with shredded chicken.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- Add croutons if desired and garnish with more Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg