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20-Minute Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad: A Quick and Delicious Meal in a Bowl

20-Minute Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
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This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal that comes together in just 20 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or a light lunch, it combines tender pasta, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy chicken, and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing. The DIY dressing is easy to whip up and adds a tangy, savory kick to the dish. Customize it with your favorite pasta shape, and don’t forget the croutons for that extra crunch!

Ingredients

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For the dressing:

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the pasta salad:

  • 8 oz. uncooked pasta (rotini, penne, or your choice)
  • 2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped cooked chicken breasts
  • Croutons (optional, for serving)
  • Extra Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing:
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and anchovy paste (if using) until smooth. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Cook the pasta:
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  3. Assemble the salad:
    Add the chopped romaine lettuce and shredded chicken to the bowl with the pasta. Pour the prepared dressing over the top and toss until everything is well coated.
  4. Serve:
    Top with croutons (if using) and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

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