Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta; 8 cups torn Swiss chard; Cooking spray; 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese; 3 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided; 3/4 cup toasted fresh breadcrumbs; 4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 3 canned anchovies, drained and finely chopped; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1 cup thinly sliced shallots; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

6 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta
8 cups torn Swiss chard
Cooking spray
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
3 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
3/4 cup toasted fresh breadcrumbs
4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3 canned anchovies, drained and finely chopped
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup thinly sliced shallots
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat, and adding Swiss chard to pasta during last 2 minutes of cooking; drain.
2
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to pan; saute 4 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Combine 1/4 cup stock and flour. Add flour mixture and 3/4 cup stock to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, mascarpone, and 2 tablespoons parsley.
3
Preheat the oven to 450u00b0. Combine breadcrumbs, 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, garlic, lemon rind, and anchovies. Combine tomatoes, shallots, and olive oil. Bake tomato mixture at 450u00b0 for 15 minutes. Combine the pasta, tomato mixture, and chicken mixture, and cook for 1 minute. Spoon about 1 cup pasta into each of 6 bowls; sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta, 8 cups torn Swiss chard, Cooking spray, 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces, and more.

Yes, Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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