Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad delivers 26g protein and 386 calories per serving — a balanced lunch option that combines protein and carbs without excess fat. Quick stovetop prep makes 6 servings, giving you grab-and-go lunches for the work week. Use this when you need moderate calories and protein in one container without secondary sides.
Ingredients
- •Pasta, Fusilli, Whole Wheat, Dry(227g)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(340g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Lettuce, Romaine(227g)
- •Tomato, Cherry
- •Croutons, Plain(180g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(80g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain into a colander. Rinse under cold water, then shake off as much excess water as possible. Set aside to cool.
- 2Cut up some leftover cooked chicken breasts into bite-size pieces (or cook the chicken breasts according to this method for how to cook shredded chicken).
- 3Prepare the Homemade Caesar Dressing, if necessary.
- 4Shake out the pasta once more, then add the pasta to a large serving bowl. Top with the chicken, romaine, tomatoes, croutons, and Parmesan. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss to combine. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition — Per Serving
386
calories
26g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 53g
- Saturated fat
- 3.0g
- Sodium
- 481 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.8g
6 servings per batch · ~176g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 26g of protein and 386 calories with 8g fat and 53g carbs. The high carb content makes this a strong post-workout lunch option.
How long does Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop with 6 servings per batch lets you prep an entire week of lunches in one cooking session. Pasta salad holds well in containers for multiple days.
Is Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad good for fat loss?
At 386 calories with only 8g fat and 26g protein, this is better suited for active training days or maintenance phases rather than aggressive fat loss. Consider the higher-protein Caesar Wrap variant if you're cutting calories.
