Description
Indulge in a bowl of chicken Caesar pasta salad, where tender pasta meets juicy chicken, crisp romaine, and a creamy tangy dressing. This dish transforms busy weeknights into celebrations with its vibrant flavors and textures. Quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion, this salad is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup croutons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Allow to rest before slicing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta and chopped romaine.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Top with sliced chicken, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg