Crispy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Want the ultimate crowd-pleaser salad that’s hearty enough to stand on its own as a dinnertime entree? THIS Crispy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is it! Everyone I know LOVES this recipe. Once you make it, you’ll be adding it to the dinner rotation, trust me!
3 Reasons You’ll LOVE this Salad
- SUPER EASY: With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this salad comes together quickly, making it a go-to for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings! Make it even easier with your favorite oven-baked chicken nuggets and store-bought dressings.
- HEARTY – This salad is filling enough to be a main dish, making it perfect for lunch or dinner!
- CUSTOMIZABLE – You can easily tweak this salad to suit your tastes or dietary needs—add extra veggies, switch up the protein, or adjust the dressing to make it your own. Tip: It’s DELISH with diced avocado and grilled shrimp!
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cooked chickpea pasta
- 8 oz skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp light Caesar dressing
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Black pepper
- 2 tbsp crushed light croutons
- Cooking spray
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions and let it cool.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder and black pepper. Spray a pan lightly with cooking spray and cook until golden and crispy.
- Mix Greek yogurt, light Caesar dressing, Dijon mustard and lemon juice.
- Combine lettuce, pasta and chicken.
- Add the dressing and toss well.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and crushed croutons on top.
