Description
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors, perfect for busy weeknights. This creamy, tangy dish combines tender pasta, juicy chicken, crisp romaine, and zesty Parmesan cheese, all enveloped in rich Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 6-7 minutes per side. Let rest before dicing.
- Boil the pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare vegetables: Chop romaine into bite-sized pieces; mince garlic.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, diced chicken, romaine, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle Caesar dressing over the mixture; toss until well-coated. Adjust seasoning with more black pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg