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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad: A Flavor-Packed Weeknight Delight

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a quick and delicious recipe, perfect for busy weeknights and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts pre-cooked strips can shorten prep time
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with canola or avocado oil
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic works as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Pasta Base
  • 8 ounces Pasta (rotini, penne, or farfalle) can swap in gluten-free pasta
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative
  • 1/4 cup Caesar Salad Dressing high-quality bottled or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
For the Fresh Ingredients
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion sliced
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Croutons keep separate until serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken to an even thickness, season, and sauté in olive oil until cooked through.
  2. Cook the Pasta: In salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Make the Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, parmesan, Caesar dressing, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, whisk until smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Mix the cooled pasta with the dressing, then fold in chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve: Toss the salad, add croutons before serving, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best served chilled. Croutons should be added just before serving to maintain crunchiness.

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