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Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Jars

A delicious and portable salad featuring grilled chicken, pasta, romaine lettuce, and Caesar dressing, perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Grilled Chicken
  • 2 breasts chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for grilling
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta
  • 8 ounces penne pasta or any pasta of choice
Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Caesar dressing store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Cook the Pasta
  1. In a pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
Assemble the Salad Jars
  1. In each jar, layer the ingredients starting with the Caesar dressing at the bottom, followed by the cooled pasta, grilled chicken slices, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese on top.
  2. Seal the jars and refrigerate until ready to serve. Shake well before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

These salad jars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making them perfect for meal prep.

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