Description
A delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that’s perfect for potlucks and gatherings, featuring tender chicken, crisp romaine, and a creamy Caesar dressing tossed with your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup croutons
- For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta, chicken, and romaine lettuce to the bowl with the dressing.
- Toss gently to combine everything.
- Stir in croutons just before serving.
Notes
- For a tangier dressing, add an extra teaspoon of lemon juice.
- You can grill or pan-sear chicken breasts if you prefer.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or red onion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 500mg
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 25g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 70mg