Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A delicious and satisfying dish combining tender chicken, crunchy romaine lettuce, and flavorful Caesar dressing with pasta for a complete meal that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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- 2 whole chicken breasts (skinless boneless)
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp ground pepper
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz. dry penne pasta
- 1½ cups croutons
- 3 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- ¾ cup Caesar dressing
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- In a bowl, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Once the chicken has cooled down, cut it into cubes and set it aside.
- Meanwhile, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions, then let it cool down.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken cubes, cooked pasta, croutons, chopped lettuce, Caesar dressing, and parmesan cheese. Mix them all together until well combined.
- Transfer the pasta salad to a bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Caesar dressing for about 30 minutes before cooking. You can add cherry tomatoes or cucumbers for a fresh twist.
Find it online: https://comfortkitchenrecipes.com/chicken-caesar-pasta-salad/