Simple Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Experience the delightful flavors of summer with the Simple Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad. This quick and easy dish combines tender rotini pasta, juicy chicken, and crisp romaine, all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing infused with garlic and parmesan. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a satisfying weeknight meal, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, you can serve a crowd-pleasing dish that makes meal prep a breeze. Whether enjoyed as a main course or a side, this pasta salad will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 romaine hearts
- 1 cup chopped rotisserie chicken or diced chicken breast
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp anchovy paste (optional)
- Croutons (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together dijon mustard, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, anchovy paste, and grated parmesan until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and chopped romaine. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Add chopped chicken and mix well. Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg