Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
12 oz pasta (penne or any shape)
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
⅔ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade, see notes)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup croutons
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then grill for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest before slicing.
Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions for 2 minutes less than al dente. Drain and toss with ½ cup warm dressing.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, grilled chicken, romaine, remaining dressing, Parmesan, croutons, and pepper. Toss gently to mix.
Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
For halal-certified Caesar dressing, ensure it contains no anchovies (fish is generally halal but may conflict with specific dietary preferences). Commercial dressings can be checked for certification; use olive oil or avocado oil in homemade versions.
Add lemon juice to the dressing for extra brightness.
Grilled chicken can be substituted with baked or pan-seared.
Meal prep: Store components separately for 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Lean Chicken
- Method: Grilling, Cooking
- Cuisine: American Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 10 oz)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg