Description
Elevate your meal with this delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, a perfect blend of creamy dressing, grilled chicken, and crunchy romaine lettuce. This dish combines the classic flavors of Caesar salad with the heartiness of pasta, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or any gathering. Packed with protein and customizable to suit your taste, it’s a quick and satisfying option that can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Whether you enjoy it as a main course or alongside your favorite sides, this pasta salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta, cooled
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced or cubed
- 1 cup croutons
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Grill or pan-sear until fully cooked (6–7 minutes per side), then slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the romaine lettuce into medium-sized pieces for crunch.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chicken pieces, chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pasta Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg