Description
A delightful twist on traditional Caesar salad that combines tender chicken, creamy dressing, and angel hair pasta for a comforting, flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions in a pot of salted boiling water. Once al dente, drain well and set aside.
- Combine the cooked pasta with diced chicken, Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, capers, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Toss everything until well-coated, ensuring each piece of pasta and every bit of chicken gets a generous helping of dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For best results, allow the chicken to cool slightly before dicing to preserve moisture. You can prepare everything up to step three and store it in an airtight container for up to 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg