Description
A delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that combines tender chicken, al dente rotini pasta, fresh veggies, and a creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (340g) rotini pasta
- 2 boneless
- skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- to taste
- Black pepper
- to taste
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes
- halved
- 1 cup garlic croutons
- ¾ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
- for garnish (optional)
- ¾ cup Caesar dressing
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, garlic croutons, and sliced chicken.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, mayonnaise, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days. For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Caesar dressing before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Dinner, Pasta Salad
- Method: Boiling, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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