Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Loaded with the perfect balance of textures and flavors, two classic comfort foods collide in this fantastic and easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For The Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp anchovy paste
- 1 clove garlic grated
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅓ cup fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano finely grated
For the Pasta Salad
- 3 cups uncooked rotini pasta
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved (crosswise, not lengthwise)
- 2 cups seasoned and cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced into ½ inch cubes
- 1 cup seasoned croutons
- shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving
Instructions
- Set a large pot of salted water to boil; cook the pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water. Shake to get rid of any excess liquid.
- In the meantime, make the dressing. In a large serving bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing until well combined.
- Add pasta to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the pieces of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, chicken, and croutons to the pasta and toss to combine, making sure everything is coated.
- Garnish with fresh shaved Parmesan and serve right away!
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Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg