Chicken Nugget Pasta Salad

Chicken Nugget Pasta Salad

Caesar dressing lends zest to this pasta salad recipe, which is topped with our tender and juicy chicken nuggets. Serve for lunch or a healthy, quick and easy dinner.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories

    570.0

  • Protein

    23.0g

  • Sat. fat

    5.0g

  • Sugar

    5.0g

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Ingredients

Ingredients

16
nuggets from Perdue SimplySmart Organics Whole Grain Chicken Breast Nuggets bag
or
Perdue Chicken Breast Nuggets bag
or
Perdue SimplySmart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets Gluten Free bag

Note: Nutritional information based on Perdue SimplySmart Organics Whole Grain Chicken Breast Nuggets

1
teaspoon garlic powder
1/2
cup Caesar dressing
1
lemon, zested and juiced
1/3
Parmesan cheese, shredded
4
cups tricolored fusilli or rotini pasta, cooked and cooled (about 8 ounces uncooked)
1
cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1
heart of romaine lettuce, sliced into 1-inch slices

Step One

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Step One

Preheat oven to 425 F. Place nuggets on a baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes. If frozen, add 2 minutes to the baking time. For a crispier product, turn the nuggets halfway through heating time. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes.

Step Two

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Step Two

In a large bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, lemon zest and juice.

Step Three

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Step Three

To the bowl of dressing, add the pasta, lettuce, and chicken nuggets. Toss well to coat with dressing.

Step Four

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Step Four

Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese curls.