Description

A protein-packed, flavorful pasta salad featuring tender chicken, crispy smoked turkey strips, and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing. Perfect for meal prep and healthy work lunches.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs chicken breasts, diced
2 tbsp poultry seasoning (lemon pepper or cajun)
8 strips smoked turkey strips, diced
1 lb rotini or fusilli pasta
12 oz romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan, freshly shredded
1/2 cup garlic butter croutons, partially crushed
1 tsp salad supreme seasoning
1/2 cup caesar dressing
1/3 cup ranch dressing
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper

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Instructions

Season chicken pieces with poultry seasoning.
In a skillet over medium-low heat, cook diced smoked turkey strips until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Add olive oil to the same skillet and cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F.
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire, garlic, lemon juice, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Caesar dressing, and ranch.
Combine the cooled pasta, chicken, and turkey strips with the dressing whisked in the bowl.
Add romaine and croutons just before serving to maintain crispness.
Top with extra parmesan and salad supreme seasoning.

Notes

For meal prep, store lettuce and croutons separately from the pasta and dressing mixture.
Rinsing pasta with cold water is essential for cold salads to prevent clumping.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéed
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 540
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 85mg