# High Protein Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A high-protein, lower-carb take on a classic chicken caesar pasta salad, perfect for a hearty meal.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: gluten-free
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 tsp avocado oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp avocado oil mayo
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 whole lemon juice
- 1 whole garlic clove, finely minced
- 3 whole anchovy, finely diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, fresh grated
- to taste salt
- to taste cracked pepper
- 2 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 8 oz protein pasta

## Instructions

1. Drizzle chicken thighs with avocado oil, then add lemon juice, smoked paprika, oregano, onion powder, and chili flakes; mix well.
2. Roast chicken at 425F for 35 minutes, then dice into cubes.
3. Mix together mayo, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, anchovies, grated parmesan, salt, and cracked pepper; thin with water or lemon juice if desired.
4. Finely chop romaine lettuce.
5. Cook the protein pasta according to package directions.
6. Assemble the salad by layering cubed chicken, romaine, and pasta, then drizzle with dressing and top with extra parmesan.

## Tips

- Thin the dressing with water or lemon juice as preferred.
- The anchovies are optional but recommended.
- Use whatever pasta you like.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYu0PMeuiEJ/?stkn=bDd5NHNxZDc5dTAw
- Creator: Arash Hashemi
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9622cfc2-f230-47e4-86d7-f4c634856c9f
- Extracted: 2026-09-16

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