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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A delicious and hearty pasta salad combining tender chicken, crisp romaine, and a creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz penne pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
Vegetables
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded parmesan cheese.
Add Dressing
  1. Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with additional ingredients such as croutons or avocado for extra flavor and texture.

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