Description

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad has all the bold, savory flavors caesar dressing brings, with the heartiness of a pasta salad.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

1 ½ pounds of thinly sliced chicken breasts
¼ cup creamy caesar salad dressing
2 tablespoons avocado oil

For the Salad:

8 oz farfalle pasta, or pasta of choice
1 large head of romaine lettuce, about 4 cups chopped
¾ cup creamy caesar salad dressing, plus more for leftovers
¼ cup shaved parmigiano reggiano
Fresh cracked black pepper
1 cup whole croutons, crushed

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Instructions

In a large ziplock bag, combine 1½ pounds thinly sliced chicken breasts, ¼ cup Caesar dressing, and 2 tablespoons avocado oil. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Cook the chicken on a grill or grill pan until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Cook your pasta according to package directions until fully tender. Drain and let cool completely.
Place 1 cup of croutons in a ziplock bag and lightly crush them using the back of a spoon or a rolling pin.
Chop 1 large head of romaine, about 4 cups, into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, ¾ cup Caesar dressing, ¼ cup shaved parmigiano reggiano, and freshly cracked black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
Stir in the chopped chicken or reserve it to slice and serve on top.
If serving immediately, fold in the chopped romaine and crushed croutons. If making ahead, wait to add the romaine and croutons until just before serving to keep them crisp.

Notes

I like to slice the chicken and serve it on top of the pasta salad if serving as a main meal.

Add a sprinkle of extra parmigiano reggiano and black pepper when you plate it!

As it sits in the fridge, the pasta will absorb the dressing, have some extra on hand when eating it after refrigerating.

It will last for 3-4 days in the fridge. The lettuce and croutons will lose their crunch – keep them on the side and mix into each serving to keep it fresh and crispy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Mains
Method: Grill