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Quick and Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy chicken caesar pasta salad, featuring rotini pasta, chicken chunks, romaine, and croutons.
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Make this satisfying Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad quickly. It combines tender pasta, juicy chicken, crisp romaine, and a zesty, creamy Caesar dressing. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep lunches, or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound rotini or farfalle pasta
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded, or cubed chicken breast
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought croutons (or toasted breadcrumbs)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. While the pasta cools, prepare the creamy Caesar dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Pour the prepared Caesar dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is good for meal planning.
  6. Before serving, toss the salad again. Top with extra grated Parmesan cheese and croutons or toasted breadcrumbs for crunch.

Notes

  • For a faster preparation, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
  • If you are making this ahead for meal prep, keep the croutons separate and add them just before serving to maintain crispness.
  • Consider this recipe as a high protein meal option.

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