Description
A hearty and flavorful pasta salad featuring grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and a creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear until cooked through. Let cool and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, chopped chicken, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add Caesar dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use a low-fat Caesar dressing.
- Add croutons just before serving to keep them crisp.
- This salad is great for meal prep; store dressing separately if preparing ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: High-Protein Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, salad, chicken caesar, pasta salad, meal prep