Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad brings together tender mini penne, juicy cooked chicken, and a crisp mix of bell pepper and red onion, all tossed with Parmesan and a tangy Caesar dressing. Hard-boiled eggs add richness, while a chill in the fridge blends the flavors for a refreshing, satisfying bite. Ideal for warm-weather lunches, potlucks, or make-ahead dinners.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm, about 7 minutes.
- 2
Drain and rinse with cold water.
- 3
Transfer the pasta to a large bowl.
- 4
Stir in the chicken, bell pepper, Parmesan, onion, and eggs.
- 5
Pour in the salad dressing and toss to coat.
- 6
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and the flavors have blended, at least 2 hours.
- Calories 164.6 kcal Moderate
- Protein 15.87 g Good Source
- Carbs 7.86 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.56 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.88 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 95.79 mg High
- Sodium 448.3 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.39 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.77 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 41.75 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.28 mg Low Source
- Potassium 172.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is an Italian dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Caesar Dressing, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Green Bell Pepper, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 164.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Caesar Dressing, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Hard-Boiled Eggs. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 164.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
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