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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad: Your New Favorite Weeknight Dish

Enjoy a delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, a high-protein meal perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked pasta options include rotini, penne, or farfalle
  • 2 cups chicken diced, cooked
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumbers sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Caesar dressing creamy and tangy
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tsp anchovy paste optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Skillet
  • medium bowl
  • colander
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain and cool.
  2. Prepare Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes each side), then dice.
  3. Mix Dressing: In a bowl, combine Caesar dressing with additional ingredients, whisk until smooth.
  4. Assemble Salad: In a bowl, combine pasta, chicken, and vegetables. Drizzle dressing over top, toss gently.
  5. Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad tastes better after a few hours in the fridge. Adjust seasoning to your taste before serving.

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