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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A refreshing and hearty pasta salad combining grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and a creamy Caesar dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 8 oz Fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Grilled chicken breast sliced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup Caesar dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Croutons for topping
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil for grilling chicken

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the chicken breast with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped romaine, sliced grilled chicken, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  2. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  3. Serve in a large bowl and top with croutons.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time. Store the dressing separately until ready to serve to keep the lettuce crisp.

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