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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Savory Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for Quick Weeknight Dinners

Enjoy this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, a quick and delightful meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper fresh ground
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (Rotini, Penne, or Farfalle) opt for gluten-free if needed
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or use yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup Caesar Salad Dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) adjust for intensity
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce fresh and crunchy
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion sliced
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Croutons keep separate until serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plate

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by gently pounding the chicken breasts to about ½ inch thick, season with spices, and cook in olive oil until reaching 165°F (74°C). Let it rest and dice.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan, Caesar dressing, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  4. In a bowl, combine cooled pasta with the dressing and fold in diced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
  5. Cover and chill for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Before serving, toss salad gently and add croutons on top for crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is great for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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