Description
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines the flavors of a classic Caesar salad with the heartiness of pasta, making it a satisfying meal on its own or a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 1 cup dry pasta, cooked according to package directions
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1 tbsp bacon grease
- 1 cup cooked rotisserie chicken, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chopped romaine or green leaf lettuce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing, or more to taste
- 1 cup croutons (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- Prepare Bacon: Cook the bacon until crisp, then crumble it, reserving 1 tbsp of bacon grease.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, toss the cooled pasta with the bacon drippings. Add in all other ingredients and stir thoroughly.
- Add Dressing: Adjust the amount of Caesar dressing to taste, toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
