Pasta with chicken

 

🛒 Ingredients

For the Salad:

2 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or bowties work best)

2 grilled chicken breasts (sliced)

2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

1/3 cup shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese

1 cup croutons

Fresh cracked pepper (to taste)

For the Caesar Dressing (or use store-bought):

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 garlic clove (minced)

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp grated Parmesan

Salt & pepper to taste

1–2 tbsp milk or water (to thin, if needed)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Cook the Pasta:

Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool.

Grill the Chicken:

Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a little olive oil.

Grill or pan-cook until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).

Let rest, then slice thinly.

Make the Dressing (if homemade):

Whisk together mayo, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

Add a splash of water or milk for desired consistency.

Assemble the Salad:

In a large bowl, combine pasta, romaine, tomatoes, chicken, Parmesan, and croutons.

Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss to coat.

Serve:

Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh black pepper. Serve chilled or room temp.

🔄 Optional Add-ins:

Crispy bacon bits

Avocado slices

Hard-boiled eggs

Red onions or cucumbers for crunch