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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Author Christi Johnstone
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
 A homemade caesar dressing combines with tender cubes of chicken, crisp romaine lettuce and al-dente rotini pasta to create an addictively creamy and crisp meal that has no business tasting as good as it does.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese fresh, finely grated
  • 2 filets anchovies minced (1 teaspoon of anchovy paste optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed, more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Pasta Salad Ingredients

  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 hearts romaine lettuce
  • shredded rotisserie chicken OR chopped chicken breast
  • croutons
  • parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

  • Add the minced garlic, mayonnaise, parmesan, anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard to a large bowl and whisk well. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Set aside in the fridge.
  • Salt the water and boil your pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the noodles under cold water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Chop lettuce and add it to the bowl with the pasta. Add the chicken and pour the dressing over top. Toss to combine.
  • Add in croutons and any extra parmesan and lightly toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Storage - Store the leftover chicken cesar pasta salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Personally, I don't enjoy the texture of dressed lettuce sitting in the fridge, so if I were making this with the intention of having leftovers, I would store the dressing, pasta, chicken and lettuce all separately then toss a serving when I'm ready to eat.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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