Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

It’s time to make a refreshing Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for lunch today, it’s a wonderful lunch or dinner!

I’ve mentioned it before but both my husband and I started this year or really we ended 2016 on a wellness journey. 

Of course, I had a set weight in mind that I’d like to be as did he; however, our main focus was really changing the way that we eat and what we eat.  I quickly did an overhaul on our diet in general. 

I realized that what we were really lacking was more wholesome foods.  The issue was more that we were lacking in nutrients, so as much as I have cut back on different foods, really I eat more now than I did before but it’s better for you foods.  

Now, to make this dish, I decided to cook the pasta and add in my favorites to make this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad.  The key here is that you want to use a Caesar Vinaigrette dressing, do not use the creamy, make sure it’s a vinaigrette. 

It’s simple to find one in the store too; however, you can easily make your own.  I’ll share a link to the recipe that I use below as well.

This pasta salad is loaded with great ingredients like spinach and chicken, then we used protein-enriched pasta to add to it as well.  If you need gluten-free, just use gluten-free penne pasta.

Once you have the pasta cooked and drained, simply return it to the pot and add in the chicken, bacon, and dressing.  I like to top ours with shaved Parmesan. 

Once it’s done, you can eat it warm or cold, it’s completely up to you.  This is a great pasta salad to eat as the meal or you can easily serve it as a side dish too.  It’s up to you!

Now, are you ready for Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for lunch today?  I know that I am!

Created by: Kristy Still

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Course Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Make this great easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, easy to make gluten-free too!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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• 16 oz Penne Pasta or Gluten-Free Penne Pasta
• 3 Cups Spinach Leaves
• 1/2 Cup Grape Tomatoes Halved
• 2 Cups Grilled Chicken Diced
• 1/4 Cup Crumbled Bacon
• 1 1/2 Cups Caesar Vinaigrette Dressing
• 1 Cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

• Prepare the pasta as instructed on the package, drain and return to the pot.
• Add in spinach and tomatoes.
• Add in the chicken and bacon.
• Pour in the dressing and mix well to coat.
• Add in the cheese and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 8Servings | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 876mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g

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