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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A delicious and hearty pasta salad combining grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, and Caesar dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz penne pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 2 cups grilled chicken breast sliced
Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup croutons optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
Prepare the Chicken
  1. Season the grilled chicken breast with salt and pepper. If not pre-cooked, grill the chicken until fully cooked and slice it.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and sliced chicken.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, lemon juice, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Top with shredded parmesan cheese, croutons, and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a healthier version, use whole grain pasta and a lighter Caesar dressing.

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