Description
Whip up a delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that’s both easy to make and bursting with flavor. This quick recipe combines tender pasta, crunchy Romaine lettuce, and savory chicken, all smothered in a creamy homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a satisfying weeknight dinner, this salad is highly customizable—add your favorite ingredients like cherry tomatoes or bacon to make it uniquely yours. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy a nutritious meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: croutons and additional Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, anchovy paste, and Parmesan until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped Romaine hearts, and shredded chicken. Pour dressing over the top and toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve with croutons and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg