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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad That's a Crowd-Pleaser

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Salad
  • 8 oz uncooked pasta (rotini or penne)
  • 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
  • croutons (optional) for added crunch
  • Parmesan cheese, for serving garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add 8 oz of uncooked pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until smooth. Add ¾ cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, whisking until creamy. Stir in ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Rinse 2 hearts of Romaine under cold water, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Shred rotisserie chicken or chop cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with Romaine.
  5. Once the pasta has cooled, add it to the bowl with the Romaine and chicken. Toss gently to combine.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
  7. If desired, add croutons and toss again.
  8. Transfer to serving platter or bowls and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Cook pasta al dente and use fresh ingredients for best results. Store dressing separately if saving leftovers.

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