High-Protein Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (Meal Prep Friendly)
Serves 410 mins prep15 mins cook
This high-protein Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is the perfect make-ahead lunch for busy weeks! Featuring a creamy Greek yogurt Caesar dressing, oven-baked chicken, and protein pasta, it’s a quick and healthy meal prep idea for back-to-school season.
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What you need
tbsp olive oil
tsp dijon mustard
cup romaine lettuce
tbsp fresh lemon juice
cup croutons
tbsp parmesan cheese
oz bowtie pasta
clove garlic clove
tsp salt & pepper
Instructions
12 Start by cooking the chicken using the recipe above. Once that is in the oven, prep the dressing and chop the lettuce if needed. Dressing Instructions 2 In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all ingredients until smooth and creamy. 3 Taste and adjust: add more lemon for brightness, Parmesan for saltiness, or olive oil for richness. Assembly for Meal Prep Jars 5 Layer 1: Add 2 tbsp of Caesar dressing to the bottom of each jar. 6 Layer 2: Divide the cooled pasta evenly among jars. 7 Layer 3: Add diced chicken. 8 Layer 4: Top with chopped romaine. 9 Layer 5: Sprinkle with a few croutons (add just before eating if you want them extra crisp).View original recipe