Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 c. skinned shredded roasted chicken breast (about 12 ounces) (such as Tyson's)
- 3 c. warm cooked penne (about 6 ounces uncooked tubular-shaped pasta)
- 2 c. romaine lettuce thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 c. fresh basil thinly sliced
- 1/2 c. green onions minced
- 1/3 c. nonfat caesar salad dressing
- 1/4 c. fresh parsley minced
- 1 pkt crumbled feta cheese (4-oz)
- 1 x garlic clove chopped
Directions
- Yield: 4 servings
- Preparation Time: 10 min
- Cooking Time: 16 min. While this salad can be enjoyed the way it is, you can include or possibly substitute different kinds of chicken, turkey, cheese, salad dressing, or possibly herbs.
- 1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; toss well to coat.
- Yield: 4servings
- (serving size: 2 c.)
- Note: To lower the sodium in this dish, use plain cooked chicken in place of the commercial roasted variety, that is fairly high in sodium.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 413g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 852 | |
| Calories from Fat 63 | 7% |
| Total Fat 7.25g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 2.47g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.04g | |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 416mg | 17% |
| Potassium 938mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 140.7g | 38% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 24% |
| Sugars 10.31g | 7% |
| Protein 52.33g | 84% |
