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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe

A quick and refreshing one-bowl meal featuring homemade Caesar dressing, perfect for a 20-minute prep.
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Keyword: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 9

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

For the pasta salad:

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta e.g., rotini or penne
  • Shredded rotisserie chicken or diced chicken breasts
  • 2 Romaine hearts chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • Croutons optional
  • Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

Prepare the dressing:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and anchovy paste. Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.

Cook the pasta:

  • Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, approximately 10 minutes. Drain and transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl.

Assemble the salad:

  • Incorporate the chopped Romaine hearts and chicken into the bowl with the cooked pasta. Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture and toss to combine.

Serve:

  • Sprinkle with croutons if desired, and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.