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chicken caesar pasta salad jars

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Jars

Lexi Finke
These Chicken Caesar Pasta Salads Jars are the perfect meal prep recipe to have in your fridge for busy days. All the flavors you love from a classic chicken caesar salad, made into a high-protein and flavorful layered jar. These jars are proof that meal prep doesn't have to lack flavor! With only a few simple ingredients, you'll want add these to your list this week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 3 Jars

Equipment

  • 3 Glass Jars medium to large in size

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Jars:

  • 8oz bottle Caesar Dressing I used Primal Kitchen
  • 1½ cups cooked protein pasta
  • 1½ cups cooked chicken cubed
  • 1½ cups fresh kale chopped with stems removed
  • 1½ cups fresh romaine lettuce chopped
  • ¾ cup crispy chickpeas
  • ¾ cup shredded parmesan optional

For the Chicken:

  • 3 small breasts about 1/2 cup cooked cubed chicken per breast
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil for cooking

For the Crispy Chickpeas:

  • ¾ cup canned chickpeas
  • 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp granulated garlic
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

For the Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Jars:

  • Cook protein pasta to package instructions. Let cool and set aside.
  • Layer the ingredients in the three jars in the order listed. Starting with Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing, protein pasta, cooked chicken breast, kale, romaine, crispy chickpeas, and shredded parmesan (if using) on top. Seal the jar tightly.
  • Once ready to eat, dump all contents of the jar into a bowl. Toss if needed and enjoy!

For the Chicken:

  • Cube the chicken breasts. Coat in all seasonings. Heat about a tablespoon of avocado oil in a pan on the stove at medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook until golden brown on one side, then flip. About 4 minutes per side.
  • Note: Pre-made chicken works great here too.

For the Crispy Chickpeas:

  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Add to dish towel (or paper towels) in an even layer to absorb any moisture.
  • Add to a sheet pan with avocado oil and coat in all seasonings. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until crisp. Let cool and add to salad jars.

Notes

Salad Jars should last bewtween 3-5 days in the fridge. 
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