Name: 30-Minute Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound rotini or farfalle pasta; 2 cups cooked, shredded, or cubed chicken breast; 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought Caesar dressing; 1/4 cup mayonnaise (for extra creaminess); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup croutons or toasted garlic breadcrumbs (for topping)

30-Minute Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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Make this simple, flavorful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with a creamy homemade dressing. It is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, meal prep lunches, or potlucks.

Author: purejoyalex
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Salad
Method: No Cook Assembly
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 pound rotini or farfalle pasta
2 cups cooked, shredded, or cubed chicken breast
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup homemade or store-bought Caesar dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise (for extra creaminess)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup croutons or toasted garlic breadcrumbs (for topping)

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse briefly with cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked chicken, and chopped romaine lettuce.
Pour the creamy Caesar dressing mixture over the pasta and chicken. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine. This step is key for great meal planning.
Before serving, top the salad with croutons or toasted garlic breadcrumbs for crunch.

Notes

For a high protein pasta salad, use rotini made from chickpeas or lentils.
If you are preparing this for later, keep the croutons separate and add them just before serving to prevent sogginess.
This recipe works well as a substitute for complex meal planning; it keeps for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 550
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 19
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 3
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 75

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