Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Chicken Caesar Pasta, combining tender chicken and angel hair pasta with a zesty Caesar dressing for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp capers
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a roaring boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions, typically 3–5 minutes, until it has a slight firmness. Drain well, saving a splash of pasta water to enhance the sauce later if needed.
- Prepare the dish: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm pasta, diced chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice, and capers. The warmth of the pasta will help meld these beautiful flavors.
- Toss gently: With tongs or a pasta fork, carefully mix everything together. Aim for an even coating, allowing the creamy dressing to envelop every strand of pasta and piece of chicken. If the mixture feels dry, incorporate the reserved pasta water a little at a time until you achieve the perfect consistency.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper to your preference, enhancing the dish to your liking.
- Serve: Present your masterpiece in bowls, garnished generously with fresh parsley. Feel free to add a sprinkle of extra Parmesan for good measure.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare pasta in advance but store separately from dressing and chicken. Customize with veggies or add red pepper flakes for a kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg