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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a whole meal in a bowl! Tender pasta pieces with seasoned chicken, parmesan shavings, bacon, lettuce and croutons tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: caesar dressing, caesar salad, chicken salad, pasta salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the dressing

  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the salad

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 2/3 cup bacon bits
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cut into thin shavings
  • 2-3 handfuls romaine lettuce cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup croutons
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Instructions

  • Make the salad dressing by combining the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder and salt. Stir well to combine and set aside.
  • Season the chicken tenders with the salt and black pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the olive oil. Add the chicken tenders and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes. Flip over and cook for a further 3 - 4 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat and transfer to a cutting board. Cut the chicken into small pieces and set aside.
  • While the chicken is cooking, cook the pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl combine the cooked pasta, cooked chicken, bacon, parmesan shavings and the dressing. Toss really well to combine. If serving right away, add the lettuce and croutons and toss again to incorporate. Serve fresh.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 386 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 1254mg55%
Potassium 327mg9%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 342IU7%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 265mg27%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.