Introduction:
Hello foodies! Today, I’m going to show you how to make Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad. If you’re a fan of the classic Caesar salad, this chicken pasta salad will quickly become your new favorite. With tender chicken, pasta, fresh veggies, and a creamy Caesar dressing, it’s the perfect meal for any occasion. Let’s dive in!
Ingredients:
For the Chicken and Marinade:
2 raw chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized cubes
1/2 cup Caesar dressing (see below for recipe)
Caesar Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Salad:
2 cups pasta (any shape you like)
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Prepare the Chicken:
Chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
In a medium bowl, combine the Caesar dressing ingredients: mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Transfer one-third of the dressing into a small jar and refrigerate for later. This will be your final dressing for the salad.
Add the chicken cubes to the remaining dressing and stir to coat. Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 1 hour in the fridge.
Cook the Pasta:
Boil the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside in a large bowl to cool.
Cook the Chicken:
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon of oil.
Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Allow the chicken to cool for a few minutes.
Assemble the Salad:
Add the cooked chicken to the bowl with the cooled pasta.
Add the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
Drizzle the reserved Caesar dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
Serve:
Serve the Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Conclusion:
Delicious and satisfying, this Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad is perfect for a hearty lunch or a light dinner. The creamy Caesar dressing, tender chicken, and fresh veggies make it a dish everyone will love. Let me know how you like this recipe in the comments below. See you next time!
Created by : Blondelish
Introduction:
Hello foodies! Today, I’m going to show you how to make Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad. If you’re a fan of the classic Caesar salad, this chicken pasta salad will quickly become your new favorite. With tender chicken, pasta, fresh veggies, and a creamy Caesar dressing, it’s the perfect meal for any occasion. Let’s dive in!
Ingredients:
For the Chicken and Marinade:
2 raw chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized cubes
1/2 cup Caesar dressing (see below for recipe)
Caesar Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Salad:
2 cups pasta (any shape you like)
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Prepare the Chicken:
Chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
In a medium bowl, combine the Caesar dressing ingredients: mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Transfer one-third of the dressing into a small jar and refrigerate for later. This will be your final dressing for the salad.
Add the chicken cubes to the remaining dressing and stir to coat. Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 1 hour in the fridge.
Cook the Pasta:
Boil the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside in a large bowl to cool.
Cook the Chicken:
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon of oil.
Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Allow the chicken to cool for a few minutes.
Assemble the Salad:
Add the cooked chicken to the bowl with the cooled pasta.
Add the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
Drizzle the reserved Caesar dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
Serve:
Serve the Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Conclusion:
Delicious and satisfying, this Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad is perfect for a hearty lunch or a light dinner. The creamy Caesar dressing, tender chicken, and fresh veggies make it a dish everyone will love. Let me know how you like this recipe in the comments below. See you next time!
Created by : Blondelish
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