Description
A quick, creamy, and satisfying pasta salad packed with protein from chicken and Parmesan cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
8 ounces short pasta (rotini or penne), dry
1/2 cup Caesar dressing
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 cup croutons
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and shredded chicke
- Pour the Caesar dressing over the mixture. Toss well to coat evenly
- Add the shredded Parmesan and croutons. Mix gently
- Taste and adjust seasoning with black pepper if needed
- Serve immediately or chill for later
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for extra convenience.
For a creamier texture, add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to the dressing.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Add fresh croutons before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: high protein, chicken, Caesar, pasta salad, easy, meal prep