Description
A comforting blend of flavors combining pasta, chicken, bacon, and a creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or tenderloins, diced
- 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
- 8 strips bacon, diced
- 1 lb. short pasta like rotini or fusilli
- 12 oz romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan, freshly shredded
- 1/2 cup garlic butter croutons, partially crushed
- 1 teaspoon salad supreme seasoning or to taste
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 small garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and drizzle in olive oil. Toss in chicken and poultry seasoning.
- Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Boil water in a large pot and salt it. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Caesar dressing, ranch dressing, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chopped garlic, and salad supreme seasoning in a large bowl.
- Combine cooked pasta, chicken, chopped romaine, croutons, and freshly grated Parmesan in the bowl with dressing. Toss to coat.
- Plate and top with additional croutons and Parmesan, then chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a twist, consider adding kalamata olives and feta cheese for a Mediterranean flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, comfort food, pasta recipes, salad recipes, BBQ, picnic