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Chicken Nugget Pasta Salad

Recipe Source by the Perdue Farms Culinary Team

Chicken Nugget Pasta Salad

Recipe Source by the Perdue Farms Culinary Team

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.

Recipe Quick Facts

Prep
10
Minutes .
Cook
10
Minutes .
Makes
4
Servings .
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Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 16 Perdue Chicken Breast Nuggets
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/3 cup 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

Made with Our

1.8-lb. bag of lightly seasoned and breaded chicken breast nuggets

Your Price

$11.99 Each
avg/ea
1.38-lb. bag of gluten-free and organic chicken breast nuggets

Your Price

$16.99 Each
avg/ea

Step 1

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Step 1

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 2

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Step 2

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

Step 3

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Step 3

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

Step 4

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Step 4

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

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

The Perdue Farms Culinary Team

Chef Chris Moyer, CEC, CRC, and Chef Shawn Reese, CEC, CRC, bring decades of combined culinary experience to their roles at Perdue Farms. The chefs contribute to recipe development, culinary ideation, and all culinary aspects of the company business.
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