Chicken Caesar Salad Pasta
A delicious combination of pasta, chicken, and Caesar dressing, mixed with romaine lettuce, parsley, and croutons. This easy and satisfying meal is perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 cloves of garlic
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup croutons
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Cook the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through.
- Soften the garlic in the same skillet for 1 minute.
- Make the Caesar sauce by adding Caesar dressing to the skillet and stirring to combine with the garlic and chicken juices.
- Combine the cooked pasta and Caesar sauce, adding some reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and well combined.
- Assemble the salad by combining the cooked pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, parsley, and croutons.
- Add the cooked chicken to the bowl and toss to combine with the pasta and salad ingredients.
- Season with salt, pepper, dried basil, and lemon zest to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
You can use store-bought or homemade croutons and Caesar dressing.