Crispy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines tender pasta, crunchy chicken, fresh lettuce, and a blend of Caesar and Ranch dressings for a flavorful, hearty dish that's perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce chopped
- 10 ounces penne pasta or any short-cut pasta of choice
- 2 cups crispy chicken chopped
- 8 ounces bacon
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 cup seasoned Croutons crumbled
- 1/2 lemon squeezed
- black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta (or your pasta of choice) according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool.
- While the pasta is cooking, chop and cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- If you're using store-bought crispy chicken, cook it according to package instructions. Once cooked, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cooked pasta, crispy chicken, cooked bacon, and shredded parmesan cheese.
- Pour both the caesar and ranch dressings over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Squeeze half a lemon over the salad and sprinkle the crumbled croutons on top for that perfect crunch.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste, and give the salad one final toss.
Calories: 839kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 25gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 2mg
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