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Chipotle Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Recipe by Anastasia D’Amario on InstagramAdded 31 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep. A high‑protein, low‑carb pasta salad that blends smoky chipotle‑infused dressing with tender chicken, rotini, and crisp lettuce. Creamy, cheesy, and perfect for meal‑prep, it stays fresh and flavorful all week.

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Chipotle Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad by Anastasia D’Amario, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, chipotle sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth to make the white creamy sauce.

  2. Chop the lettuce.

  3. Slice the cooked chicken into strips.

  4. Toss the rotini pasta, chopped lettuce, sliced chicken, grated cheese, and white creamy sauce together in a large bowl.

  5. Portion the mixed pasta salad into two glass containers.

  6. Sprinkle a pinch of salt or extra cheese on each portion for seasoning.

Tips while you cook

Whisk sauce first
Whisk the mayonnaise, chipotle sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth before adding it to the salad.
Toss while sauce is liquid
Toss the pasta, lettuce, chicken, cheese, and sauce together while the sauce is still liquid.
Portion into containers
Divide the mixed salad into glass containers.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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