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Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A flavorful and satisfying pasta salad with chicken, Romaine, and a homemade Caesar dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Bowl
  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

For the Caesar Dressing

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

For the Salad

  • 8 oz uncooked pasta, such as rotini or penne
  • 2 hearts Romaine
  • Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
  • Croutons (optional)
  • Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and anchovy paste. Stir in Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cut Romaine into 1-inch pieces and add to the bowl with pasta and chicken.
  • Pour dressing over pasta, Romaine, and chicken. Toss to coat. Add croutons and extra Parmesan if desired.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate. Add croutons just before serving if chilling.

Notes

For a lighter dressing, replace half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Add croutons just before serving to keep them crunchy.