Description
Whip up a delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in just 20 minutes with this refreshing recipe that combines the classic flavors of Caesar salad with hearty pasta. Featuring a homemade creamy dressing, this dish is perfect for picnics, lunch boxes, or quick weeknight dinners. Each bite bursts with savory goodness from tender rotisserie chicken and rich Parmesan cheese, making it both satisfying and nutritious. Enjoy the versatility of this dish as a main course or side at gatherings, and easily customize it to fit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Optional: Croutons and extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chopped Romaine, and shredded chicken. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately, topping with croutons and additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg