Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe perfectly combines tender chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and al dente pasta with a creamy Caesar dressing! This dish is sure to become one of your favorite salads as it's great for meal prep, family dinners, or bringing to a potluck!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 16 ounces pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups croutons
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add dressing ingredients to a small bowl or mason jar. Stir well until fully combined. Set aside.1 cup mayonnaise, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on one side without moving to sear. Carefully flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes on the other side. Reduce heat to low and cover the pan until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F. Remove chicken from heat and allow it to cool.1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons salted butter, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.16 ounces pasta
- Roughly chop romaine lettuce, and set aside.2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- Slice the cooled chicken into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large serving bowl add pasta, chicken, romaine lettuce, and dressing. Toss to fully coat the pasta and mix ingredients. Add parmesan and croutons and gently toss once more.1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 2 cups croutons
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage & Make Ahead
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the dressing, chicken, and pasta in advance and store them separately in the fridge. Wait to add the other ingredients and assemble until you’re ready to serve it.
- Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The salad is best consumed within 2 days. If you anticipate having leftovers, keep the croutons and lettuce separate to maintain their texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 794kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1.029mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1.722IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 2mg
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