Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Name: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta (about 8 ounces); 6 cups torn romaine; 3 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing; 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted; Caesar salad croutons, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Chicken Caesar pasta salad is like the Goldilocks of lunch ideas. It’s perfect when you’re too hungry for a salad, but not hungry enough for a heavy pasta dish.

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta (about 8 ounces)
6 cups torn romaine
3 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Caesar salad croutons, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Toss with romaine, chicken, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, dressing, almonds and, if desired, croutons; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 422 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein.

My colleagues and I made a pact to eat healthier, and we took turns sharing dishes. I'm happy to report that, thanks to recipes like this crisp and tangy salad, we all trimmed down. —Teresa Jordan, Springville, Utah

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