Chicken Caesar Pasta SaladPT30Mhttps://img3.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1015/ca/e/223243/300x200x50.jpg6 servings
Ingredients:
1 batch homemade caesar dressing1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese3/4 cup croutons1 pint cherry tomatoes8 oz. romaine lettuce heart12 oz. chicken breasts8 oz. whole-wheat fusilli pasta
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
By Ellie
6Person
30Minutes
417Calories
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe? Off the charts. This crowd-approved side combines the key ingredients of chicken Caesar salad—juicy chicken, crunchy greens, crispy croutons, salty Parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing—with whole wheat pasta and fresh cherry tomatoes to create a dish that’s tailor-made for lazy weekend days and light weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 batch homemade caesar dressing
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup croutons
1 pint cherry tomatoes
8 oz. romaine lettuce heart
12 oz. chicken breasts
8 oz. whole-wheat fusilli pasta
Method
01
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
02
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a large pot, then season them lightly with salt and pepper.Cover the chicken with 1 inch of water.
03
Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to a boil. Once boiled, reduce the heat and let simmer until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F or is no longer pink in the center, about 8 to 16 minutes.
04
Remove the chicken from water and let rest until cool enough to handle. Cut into bite-size pieces.
05
Add the pasta to a large serving bowl. Top with the chicken, romaine, tomatoes, croutons, and parmesan. Drizzle with caesar dressing and toss to combine. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe? Off the charts. This crowd-approved side combines the key ingredients of chicken Caesar salad—juicy chicken, crunchy greens, crispy croutons, salty Parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing—with whole wheat pasta and fresh cherry tomatoes to create a dish that’s tailor-made for lazy weekend days and light weeknight dinners.
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Information
Gradeeasy
Serving
6 servings
Calorie417 Kcal
Prep Time10 Mins
Cook Time20 Mins
Total Time30 Mins
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Ingredients
1 batch homemade caesar dressing
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup croutons
1 pint cherry tomatoes
8 oz. romaine lettuce heart
12 oz. chicken breasts
8 oz. whole-wheat fusilli pasta
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Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a large pot, then season them lightly with salt and pepper.Cover the chicken with 1 inch of water.
Step 3
Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to a boil. Once boiled, reduce the heat and let simmer until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F or is no longer pink in the center, about 8 to 16 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the chicken from water and let rest until cool enough to handle. Cut into bite-size pieces.
Step 5
Add the pasta to a large serving bowl. Top with the chicken, romaine, tomatoes, croutons, and parmesan. Drizzle with caesar dressing and toss to combine. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.