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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A delicious and creamy pasta salad with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and classic Caesar flavors, perfect for a quick lunch or potluck.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking chicken)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (seasoning)
  • 2 teaspoons paprika (seasoning)
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (seasoning)
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt (seasoning)

Pasta

  • 1 lb pasta (rotini, penne, or farfalle)

Dressing & Cheese

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup Caesar salad dressing (good quality bottled or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 0.5 cup milk or cream (to thin the dressing if needed)

Vegetables & Garnishes

  • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup croutons

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook in olive oil until done, then slice.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
  • Mix mayonnaise, Parmesan, Caesar dressing, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and milk to make the dressing.
  • Combine cooked pasta, sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and croutons. Toss with dressing and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken before cooking or add more vegetables as desired.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caesar, Chicken, Pasta