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Why Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Wins Every Time

Why Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Wins Every Time: A Must-Try Delight

Why Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Wins Every Time combines comfort with freshness, making it a delightful and effortless dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta or penne or fusilli
For the Chicken
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts grilled or pan-seared with olive oil, salt, and pepper
For the Veggies
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce washed and chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Caesar dressing store-bought or homemade
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup croutons homemade preferred
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • to taste salt for seasoning
  • to taste pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Pot
  • grill
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

How to Make Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
  1. Boil salted water and add the pasta, cooking until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Season the chicken breast with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes on each side.
  3. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into medium-sized pieces.
  4. Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Parmesan until creamy.
  5. In a large bowl, toss the cooled pasta, chicken, romaine, croutons, and Parmesan with enough dressing to coat.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Add cherry tomatoes or cucumber for extra freshness.

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