High Protein Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the Barilla Protein+ Rotini pasta.
  2. 2Shred the rotisserie chicken.
  3. 3Cut the romaine lettuce into small pieces.
  4. 4Add the cut romaine lettuce and other greens into a large mixing bowl.
  5. 5Crush the croutons by putting them in a zip-top bag and pressing with a glass.
  6. 6Add the crushed croutons, cooked pasta, shredded chicken, shaved Parmesan, and grated Parmesan to the mixing bowl.
  7. 7Stir until well combined.
  8. 8Distribute the pasta salad into meal prep containers.
  9. 9Pour the Caesar dressing into separate small containers.
  10. 10Close the meal prep containers and store them.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Barilla Protein+ Rotini
  • 12 oz Shredded Chicken
  • 2 heads Romaine Lettuce, chopped
  • 3 handfuls Greens
  • Croutons
  • 0.25 cup Shaved Parmesan
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan
  • Caesar Dressing

Equipment

PotBowlMixerCutting boardKnifeMeal prep containersSmall containers for dressingTongs

Tips

  • Using two types of Parmesan is optional, but preferred for better distribution.
  • Crushing the croutons is optional, but preferred for a crunch in every bite.
  • Do not add the dressing until meal time to prevent the lettuce from wilting.