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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad served on a plate

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Creamy, crunchy, meal-prep-friendly chicken caesar pasta salad ready in 25 minutes with 35 grams of protein per serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz bow tie pasta farfalle
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large romaine heart chopped
  • 3/4 cup creamy caesar dressing
  • 1/2 cup shaved parmesan
  • 1 cup seasoned croutons
  • 1 lemon juiced

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta in heavily salted water until just al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with a splash of olive oil.
  2. Pat the chicken dry. Season both sides with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high and cook the chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until 165F inside. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  4. In a large bowl toss the cold pasta, romaine, caesar dressing, lemon juice, and half the parmesan.
  5. Add the sliced chicken, croutons, and remaining parmesan. Toss gently and finish with cracked pepper. Serve cold.

Notes

Rinse the pasta cold so it does not clump. Let the chicken rest before slicing so it stays juicy. Add croutons right before serving.