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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Think of everything you love about Caesar salad—crisp lettuce, crunchy croutons, salty parmesan, creamy dressing—and add pasta! That’s exactly what makes this easy salad so downright delicious!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to cook the pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 4 anchovy filets, rinsed and finely chopped (optional)
- 2 Tbsp. capers, drained and chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper, plus more for serving
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 16 oz. medium shell pasta
- 3 cups diced, cooked chicken
- 3 cups sliced romaine lettuce (about 1 heart)
- 2 cups of croutons
- 1 cup shaved parmesan, plus more to serve
Directions:
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, garlic, anchovy filets (if using), capers, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined and smooth. Whisk in the mayonnaise until well combined. Whisk in the grated parmesan and whole milk.
Step 3
Cook the pasta for 1 minute longer than the package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
Step 4
This recipe calls for three cups of cubed, seared chicken breast. You can buy them ready-made at the store. Or you can cook them yourself . Here is a quick way. To make the chicken, rub three boneless, skinless chicken breasts with vegetable oil and season them with salt, pepper, and paprika. Melt two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until deeply golden and the internal temperature is at least 165 degrees, about five to seven minutes per surface. Then, cut the chicken into little diced cubes.
Step 5
Place the cooled pasta in the large bowl with the dressing. Add the chicken, lettuce, croutons, and shaved parmesan, folding to combine. Serve immediately with extra black pepper and shaved parmesan.
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Source:
The Pioneer Woman
September 1, 2026
