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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

With this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe, your table will shine with a dish that feels restaurant-worthy yet simple enough for everyday cooking.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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Pasta Salad Ingredients:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound uncooked pasta (farfalle or penne recommended)

3 Romaine lettuce hearts (12 ounces), roughly chopped

1 ½ cups Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)

Parmesan cheese, for topping

Garlic Breadcrumbs Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter

2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced

½ cup Panko breadcrumbs

Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the Garlic Breadcrumbs: In a sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in breadcrumbs with salt and pepper, cooking until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

  • Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. In the same pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.

  • Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain well in a colander, then rinse with cold water until chilled.

  • Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, chopped Romaine, sliced chicken, and Caesar dressing. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

  • Add Toppings: Sprinkle with garlic breadcrumbs and lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Add extra black pepper if desired.

  • Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately for a fresh, crisp texture, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 hours before serving chilled.

  • Author: Sanji
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes