High-Protein Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Bowl of chicken pasta salad with fusilli, lettuce, cherry tomatoes and shredded cheese, garnished on a marble surface.

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High-Protein Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This high-protein chicken Caesar pasta salad is creamy, fresh, easy to make, and packed with protein. It’s tossed in a healthy Greek yogurt Caesar dressing.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken Caesar pasta salad, chicken caesar pasta salad greek yogurt, chicken caesar pasta salad high protein, high-protein chicken Caesar pasta salad

Servings: servings

Author: Shawna Clark

Ingredients

12 ounces dried protein pasta we like Brami and Kaizen, fusilli, penne, or bowtie
2 romaine hearts chopped
2 cups fully-cooked chicken breast chopped or shredded (we used rotisserie chicken)
1, 15.5-ounce can of cannellini beans rinsed and drained
10-12 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
1 ¾ cup Caesar salad dressing homemade or store-bought
1/4-1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

Cook the protein pasta according to package directions until al dente. Once done, run cold water over it to cool, then drain well and set aside.
Wash, dry, and chop the romaine hearts.
Add the romaine, cooked protein pasta, fully cooked chicken, rinsed and drained cannellini beans, and halved cherry tomatoes to a large bowl. Lightly toss to combine.
When ready to serve, pour the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with optional grated parmesan cheese, serve, and enjoy!

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Notes

Caesar Dressing: Double our healthy Caesar dressing recipe, or use your favorite store-bought Caesar dressing. We like the Bolthouse Farms Caesar Yogurt Dressing.
Protein Pasta: We love using a high-protein and high-fiber pasta, such as Brami or Kaizen, to add an extra boost of protein and fiber. If you don’t have protein pasta, you can substitute it with regular pasta.
Meal Prep Tip: For the best texture and freshness, store the salad without the dressing and add it right before serving. This helps it stay fresh longer and makes it perfect for meal prep.
Make It Your Own: Feel free to add chopped pepperoncini peppers, pitted Castelvetrano olives, sliced pitted black olives, grated Parmesan cheese, croutons, diced avocado, cooked turkey bacon, or regular bacon.

WW Points: 3 points per serving

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