Description
A nutritious and tasty Chicken Caesar Protein Pasta Salad packed with protein and flavor, perfect for busy weekdays or laid-back weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Croutons (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta down.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, chopped Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Add in the halved cherry tomatoes and season everything with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss all the ingredients together until well mixed. You can serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving. For an added crunch, feel free to top with croutons before serving!
Notes
Store any leftover pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Best to add croutons fresh at serving time to maintain their crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg