Description
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender pasta, juicy chicken, crisp romaine, and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing. Perfect for light lunches, cozy dinners, or meal prepping for the week, this salad is both delicious and versatile. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this delightful recipe that will leave everyone wanting more. Customize it with your favorite ingredients like cherry tomatoes or olives to make it truly your own. Whether served at a family gathering or packed for lunch on the go, this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 hearts of Romaine
- Shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: croutons
Instructions
- Whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, anchovy paste, and grated Parmesan in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook pasta until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Chop Romaine into 1-inch pieces and add to the bowl with shredded chicken.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 49mg