pantry caesar chicken & artichoke pasta salad

Name: PANTRY CAESAR CHICKEN & ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) caesar pasta salad kit (aka suddenly salad brand); salted boiling water to cook pasta; 1 tablespoon(s) water; 1/3-1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise (i use dukes); 1 can(s) chicken breast chunks,12.5 oz. drained & flaked; 1 can(s) quartered artichoke hearts, 8.5 oz. drained & cut bite-size; seasoned croutons, lightly crushed; grated parmesan cheese

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Jan 30, 2022

This is a great way to use up some of those items that were tucked away in the pantry for "just in case." A caesar pasta salad kit, a can of tender chicken breast chunks, a can of artichoke hearts and some mayo come together to make a great meal that can be on the table in half an hour, tops, and can be served either warm or chilled. Don't skip the crushed crouton topping. It adds a great crunch.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 12 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

1 box caesar pasta salad kit (aka suddenly salad brand)
salted boiling water to cook pasta
1 tablespoon water
1/3-1/2 cup mayonnaise (i use dukes)
1 can chicken breast chunks,12.5 oz. drained & flaked
1 can quartered artichoke hearts, 8.5 oz. drained & cut bite-size
seasoned croutons, lightly crushed
grated parmesan cheese

How To Make pantry caesar chicken & artichoke pasta salad

Step 1

Gather and prep ingredients.

Step 2

Bring 2 to 3 quarts water to boiling; add about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt. Add the package of rotini pasta; return to boil, reduce heat to medium-high and gently boil pasta for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 3

While pasta is boiling, mix together 1 tablespoon water and the seasoning packet from the salad kit. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise, stirring to blend well. Set aside.
Step 4

Drain cooked pasta (do not rinse if you want a warm salad, rinse with cold water for cold salad.)
Step 5

Add drained pasta to bowl with seasoned mayonnaise mixture; mix gently until pasta is evenly coated.
Step 6

Add chicken and artichokes, mixing gently until evenly coated with the mayonnaise mixture. Add more mayonnaise if needed, especially after refrigerating.
Step 7

Just before serving, lightly sprinkle with crushed seasoned croutons and grated parmesan cheese.
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