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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A delicious and easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines tender chicken, pasta, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Caesar dressing for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking chicken)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (seasoning)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (seasoning)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (seasoning)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (seasoning)

Pasta

  • 1 lb pasta (rotini, penne, or farfalle)

Dressing & Cheese

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup Caesar salad dressing (good quality bottled or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Dressing Thinener

  • 1/2 cup milk or cream (to thin the dressing if needed)

Vegetables

  • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Croutons

  • 1/2 cup croutons

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  • Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook in olive oil until fully cooked, then dice.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and croutons.
  • Mix mayonnaise, Parmesan, Caesar dressing, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Thin with milk or cream if needed.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in some Caesar dressing before cooking.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caesar, chicken, Pasta