This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is the kind of easy meal you’ll come back to again and again. It’s got everything you love about a classic Caesar salad, with tender pasta and hearty chicken tossed in to make it a full, satisfying dish.
It’s perfect for lunches, quick dinners, or even meal prep for the week. The creamy homemade dressing pulls everything together, and the mix of crunchy croutons, crisp romaine, and savory Parmesan keeps every bite interesting.
Helpful Tips
- Cook and cool the pasta properly: Rinse the pasta under cold water after cooking to stop the cooking process and keep it from getting mushy.
- Add croutons just before serving: This keeps them crisp and prevents them from getting soggy in the dressing.
- Adjust the dressing consistency: If the dressing feels too thick, add a teaspoon or two of water until it coats the salad easily.
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad has got everything you love about a classic Caesar salad, with tender pasta and hearty chicken tossed in to make it a full, satisfying dish.
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6 Servings
Calories: 416kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini
- 1 1/2 cups chicken diced, cooked
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup croutons store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shaved
For the dressing:
- 2/3 cup mayo
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 small garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste or 1-2 chopped anchovies
- 1-2 teaspoons water if necessary to thin
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan.
- In a jar, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy and water. Shake well to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 9191IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 2mg
Angie is a dedicated grilling aficionado who has experimented with a wide variety of techniques, equipment, and ingredients, to discover the endless possibilities of flavors and textures that grilling can achieve.