Print

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A creamy, protein-packed pasta salad featuring grilled chicken, savory beef strips, and a rich homemade Caesar-Ranch dressing perfect for meal prep.

  • Author: François Lemoine
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American-Italian
  • Diet: High-Protein

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs chicken breasts or tenderloins, diced
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning (cajun or lemon pepper)
8 strips beef or turkey strips, diced
1 lb. short pasta like rotini or fusilli
12 oz romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan, freshly shredded
1/2 cup garlic butter croutons, crushed
1 teaspoon salad supreme seasoning
1/2 cup caesar dressing
1/3 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with poultry seasoning.
  2. In a skillet, cook diced beef/turkey strips until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. In the same skillet with olive oil, cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until it reaches 165F.
  4. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, dressings, mustard, Worcestershire, garlic, and lemon juice.
  6. Add pasta, chicken, beef strips, and parmesan to the bowl. Toss to coat.
  7. Top with romaine and croutons immediately before serving to maintain texture.

Notes

  • Do not mix lettuce and croutons if storing as leftovers to avoid sogginess.
  • Rinse pasta with cold water to stop the cooking process immediately.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://prepmealkitchen.com/chicken-caesar-pasta-salad/