Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish that combines crisp Romaine lettuce, tender rotisserie chicken, crunchy croutons, and rotini pasta, all tossed in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing. It’s an easy, 20-minute meal that works as a main course or side dish. The creamy dressing made with Parmesan, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce takes it to the next level!

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  
  

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  
  

• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  
  

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
  
  

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  
  

• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
  
  

• ⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  
  

For the Pasta Salad:

• 8 oz uncooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
  
  

• 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce, chopped
  
  

• Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
  
  

• Croutons (optional)
  
  

• Parmesan cheese, for serving
  
  

Directions

1. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and anchovy paste. Stir in grated Parmesan and pepper, then set aside.
   
   

2. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside to cool.
   
   

3. Assemble the salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, Romaine lettuce, and shredded chicken.
   
   

4. Add the dressing and toss everything to combine.
   
   

5. Optional: Add croutons and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
   
   

6. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 277 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 18g
  
  

• Protein: 15g
  
  

• Fat: 15g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 2g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 39mg
  
  

• Sodium: 231mg
  
  

• Potassium: 208mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 1g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 2015 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 2.4mg
  
  

• Calcium: 59mg
  
  

• Iron: 1mg