Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe
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All the best Caesar salad ingredients are combined with juicy chicken, pasta, and tomatoes to make a creamy pasta salad that satisfies every craving. Make it with or without lettuce.Expanded step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry rotini pasta (½ box)
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ cup caesar salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
- 1 head romaine lettuce rinsed, dried, and chopped (optional)
- 1 cup croutons optional, for serving
- Freshly shaved parmesan cheese optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse, and toss in a large bowl with olive oil; set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to the bowl with the pasta and allow it to cool. Alternatively, you can use leftover cooked chicken here.
- In a small bowl, mix together salad dressing, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and cheese. Toss with the pasta, chicken, and tomatoes. Cover and chill at this point, if desired.
- If serving as a salad, divide the lettuce between 4 bowls, then top with the cooled pasta salad. Serve garnished with croutons and shaved Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store chicken caesar pasta salad separately from the lettuce and croutons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Assemble just before serving.
- You can use any kind of short-shape pasta you like.
- Feel free to swap the chicken breasts for thighs or pre-cooked shredded chicken.
- You can add other chopped veggies to this pasta salad, or try adding crumbled cooked bacon!
- Chicken is fully cooked at an internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bowl
Calories
876kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
62g
(124%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
185mg
(62%)
Sodium
1304mg
(54%)
Potassium
1494mg
(43%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
14273IU
(285%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 876 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 876kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1304mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1494mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 14273IU | 285% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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