Description
Whip up a delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect meal for busy weeknights or gatherings. This creamy and refreshing dish combines tender chicken, fresh Romaine, and pasta, all dressed in a homemade Caesar dressing that captures classic flavors. Ideal as a main course or side dish, this pasta salad is sure to impress with its delicious taste and versatility. Customize it with extra toppings like croutons or veggies to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp anchovy paste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, anchovy paste, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Chop the Romaine into bite-sized pieces and add it along with the cooled pasta and shredded chicken to the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg