Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
User Reviews
4.9
93 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
537 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
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This chicken Caesar pasta salad is loaded with the creamy richness of Caesar salad combined with juicy chicken and soft pasta.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne or other medium pasta
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3 small or 2 medium breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning or ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup croutons
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 6 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- Lemon wedges for serving
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice more to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- To make the dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.
- To make the salad, cook the pasta al dente in salted water according to the package directions. Drain well and rinse under cold water to stop it from cooking.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Pound the chicken breasts to ½-inch thick. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with cajun seasoning or salt and pepper taste.
- Grill over medium heat 5-6 minutes per side or until juices run clear and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cool completely and then chop into bite size picess.
- In a large salad bowl, combine pasta, chicken, romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese, and bacon. Add the dressing a bit at a time and toss well to coat, you may not need all of the dressing.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- To make ahead, combine all ingredients in the salad bowl except for the romaine lettuce. Dress the pasta salad generously, as the pasta will absorb the dressing as it rests. Toss in the lettuce before serving.
- Dressing:
- To make this meal a side dish, leave out the chicken.
- Prepare the dressing first so the flavors can blend. I often double the dressing to have Caesar salad later in the week too.
- Homemade dressing can be replaced with bottled dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
537
(27%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
706mg
(29%)
Potassium
503mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3194IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 537 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 706mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 503mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3194IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
93 reviews
Excellent
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