Description
Whip up a delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in just 20 minutes! This easy, refreshing meal combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a creamy homemade dressing that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or picnics, this versatile dish can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether you serve it as a main course or side dish, this salad is sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy the balance of wholesome ingredients and satisfying taste that makes this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Croutons
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the dressing and toss well to coat.
- Gently fold in chopped Romaine and shredded chicken until evenly mixed.
- Serve immediately topped with croutons and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg