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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A delicious and hearty pasta salad featuring tender chicken, crisp romaine, and a creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz penne pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
Salad Vegetables
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, chopped romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, and grated parmesan cheese.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, lemon juice, and black pepper.
Toss Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add croutons just before serving for added crunch.

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