Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A comforting and nostalgic dish, Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines rotini pasta, tender chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, and a creamy dressing for a delightful meal perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

Pasta and Chicken

8 ounces rotini pasta (uncooked)
1.5 cups chicken (cooked, diced) Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.

Vegetables and Toppings

1 head romaine lettuce (chopped) Fresh and crisp for texture.
1 cup croutons Store-bought or homemade for crunch.
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved) Freshly shaved cheese enhances flavor.

Dressing

2/3 cup mayo For creaminess.
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 small cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons lemon juice Fresh lemon juice preferred.
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon anchovy paste Or 1-2 chopped anchovies.
1-2 teaspoons water Use if necessary to thin the dressing.

Instructions

Preparation

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, chicken, chopped lettuce, croutons, and shaved Parmesan.

Dressing

In a jar, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, and water. Shake well to combine.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine until everything is coated nicely.

Notes

Keep croutons stored separately until serving to maintain crunch. For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayo.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Keyword Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, Comfort Food, easy recipe, Family Recipe, Pasta Salad

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