Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
The BEST chicken caesar pasta salad with Greek yogurt caesar dressing and whole wheat pasta. Perfect for family meals and summer BBQs!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat fusilli pasta (or your favorite pasta shape)
- 12 ounces chicken breast
- 1 romaine lettuce heart (chopped (about 8 ounces))
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, halved)
- 3/4 cup croutons
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 batch Homemade Caesar Dressing
Steps
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain into a colander. Rinse under cold water, then shake off as much excess water as possible. Set aside to cool.
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Cut up some leftover cooked chicken breasts into bite-size pieces (or cook the chicken breasts according to this method for how to cook shredded chicken).
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Prepare the Homemade Caesar Dressing, if necessary.
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Shake out the pasta once more, then add the pasta to a large serving bowl. Top with the chicken, romaine, tomatoes, croutons, and Parmesan. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss to combine. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (14% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| whole wheat fusilli pasta | 8 ounces | - | - |
| chicken breast | 12 ounces | - | - |
| romaine lettuce heart | 1 | - | - |
| pint cherry tomatoes | 1 | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 1.200 |
| croutons | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| freshly grated Parmesan cheese | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| batch Homemade Caesar Dressing | 1 | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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