Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is packed with juicy grilled chicken, croutons, parmesan cheese, and fresh veggies, all coated in a rich Caesar dressing! Whether you're meal prepping for the week or feeding a crowd at your next BBQ, this cold pasta salad comes together in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 372kcal
Cost: 10
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts , grilled
- 4 cups Romaine lettuces , chopped
- 1/2 medium size cucumber , chopped
- 1 carrot , shredded
- 1/4 cup green onion , thinly sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup croutons (optional)
- Caesar salad dressing , to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain water and set aside to cool.6 ounces penne pasta
- Chop the grilled chicken breasts into small chunks.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- In a large bowl toss together chicken, cooked penne pasta, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, green onion, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and croutons.4 cups Romaine lettuces, 1/2 medium size cucumber, 1 carrot, 1/4 cup green onion, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup croutons
- Drizzle with desired amount of Caesar salad dressing and toss to coat.Caesar salad dressing
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Notes
*Nutritional label does not include dressing.
Make Ahead Instructions: The chicken can be cooked and all the ingredients can be chopped ahead of time. Wait to add the dressing until ready to serve.
Storing Instructions: This creamy chicken pasta salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two. To make it work for meal prep I'd suggest storing the lettuce separately, and mixing it in just before eating.
Dressing - You can make homemade Caesar dressing, or buy a good quality creamy Caesar dressing from the store. I like Newman's Own or Marzetti brand.
No Chicken - I love how the chicken makes it more filling, but you can leave it out.
Gluten-free Adaptations: use gluten-free penne pasta, Caesar's dressing, and croutons.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 930mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7201IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg
