Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Name: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp cajun seasoning; 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped; 16 oz penne pasta, cooked and cooled; 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 1.5 cups croutons; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tbsp dijon mustard; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp anchovy paste; 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (for dressing); salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; lemon wedges, for serving

Turn a classic Caesar salad into a hearty main course with this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad. Featuring Cajun grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and a simple homemade Caesar dressing, it's a perfect, crave-worthy meal for any night of the week.

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Total

35 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$34–$56

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp cajun seasoning
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
16 oz penne pasta, cooked and cooled
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1.5 cups croutons
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp anchovy paste
2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (for dressing)
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
lemon wedges, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season generously with Cajun seasoning.
2
Grill the chicken until cooked through and juicy. Let it rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
3
To make the dressing, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic in a medium bowl.
4
Add salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese to the dressing. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
5
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and cooked penne pasta.
6
Add the chopped grilled chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded Parmesan cheese, and croutons to the bowl.
7
Pour the homemade Caesar dressing over the salad ingredients and add a sprinkle of fresh black pepper.
8
Toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately.