Best Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad Recipes

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CHICKEN PASTA CAESAR SALAD



Chicken Pasta Caesar Salad image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Toss with remaining ingredients; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD



Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad image

This is a favorite of ours in the summer. Also great made with shrimp in place of chicken!

Provided by sixgermans

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h27m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) box mini penne pasta
1 ½ pounds chopped cooked chicken
½ cup diced green bell pepper
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup chopped red onion
½ (8 ounce) bottle creamy Caesar salad dressing, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Stir pasta, chicken, green bell pepper, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and red onion together in a bowl. Pour salad dressing over the top and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and flavors blend, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 101.6 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 209.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

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