Description
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a delicious blend of flavors and textures that makes for a satisfying meal any time of the day. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this creamy, protein-packed dish perfect for lunches, dinners, or meal prep. Tender pasta mingles with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy chicken, and a homemade Caesar dressing that elevates every bite. Whether served as a main dish or side salad, this recipe is versatile enough to suit any occasion. Enjoy it fresh or make it ahead for those busy weeks—either way, it’s bound to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise (for the dressing)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for the dressing)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
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 and set aside.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Chop Romaine into bite-sized pieces and add to the pasta along with the shredded chicken.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat.
- Serve immediately with optional croutons and extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg