Description
Whip up a refreshing Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that’s perfect for any occasion! This quick and easy dish combines tender pasta, crisp Romaine lettuce, and juicy chicken, all dressed in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy a delightful meal that’s both satisfying and delicious. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or need a quick weeknight dinner, this pasta salad is versatile enough to please everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite proteins or veggies for an extra twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Optional: croutons for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; add pasta and cook until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain with a colander.
- In a large bowl, combine drained pasta with chopped Romaine and shredded chicken.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 50mg