Description
Whip up a delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in just 20 minutes! This vibrant dish features a medley of fresh Romaine lettuce, tender rotini pasta, and juicy chicken, all tossed together with a rich homemade dressing bursting with flavors of garlic and Parmesan. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, picnics, or potlucks and satisfies every palate with its creamy and crunchy textures. Impress your family and friends with this wholesome, nutritious meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: croutons for topping
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, anchovy paste, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- 3. Chop the Romaine hearts and combine them with cooled pasta and shredded chicken in a large bowl.
- 4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mix and toss well to coat evenly.
- 5. Serve chilled on a platter topped with croutons and additional Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg