Healthy Chicken Caesar Crispy Pasta Salad made with air fryer chicken, crunchy pasta, and a light yogurt Caesar dressing. High protein, low calorie, and perfect for meal prep.

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Why You’ll Love This Healthy Chicken Caesar Crispy Pasta Salad Recipe

High protein (39g per serve 💅)
Uses simple, affordable ingredients
Air fryer friendly
Lower calorie Caesar dressing
Perfect for meal prep + leftovers

Macros for Healthy Chicken Caesar Crispy Pasta Salad (Per Serve – Serves 5)

Calories: 435
Protein: 39g
Carbs: 42g
Fat: 12g

Cooking Tips for Best Results

Let pasta steam dry before air frying → this makes it extra crispy
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer (cook in batches if needed)
Use fresh lemon juice for a brighter Caesar flavour
Rest the chicken before slicing to keep it juicy
Add dressing just before serving to keep everything crisp

Key Ingredients for Healthy Chicken Caesar Crispy Pasta Salad

Chicken breast (lean, high protein)
Bowtie pasta (best for crispy texture)
Cos lettuce (classic Caesar base)
Greek yogurt + light mayo (healthy Caesar dressing)
Parmesan + bacon (for flavour without overdoing calories)

Healthy Chicken Caesar Crispy Pasta Salad

A high protein chicken Caesar pasta salad with crispy air fryer pasta, juicy chicken, and a light creamy Caesar dressing. Perfect for meal prep and healthy eating!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Servings: 5

Course: Main Dish

Calories: 435

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Chicken:

500 g chicken breast
50 g plain yogurt
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon juiced
1/4 tsp Paprika, chilli powder, garlic salt, onion powder, salt & pepper

Crispy Pasta:

250 g pasta bowtie recommended
1 tsp olive oil
Paprika, garlic salt, pepper
10 g parmesan

Caesar Salad

2 cos lettuce heads chopped
100 g bacon cooked and chopped

Caesar Dressing:

150 g plain yogurt
50 g light mayo
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 lemon juiced
30 g parmesan
1/2 tsp sweetener
Salt & pepper

Topping:

Extra 10g parmesan

Method

Mix chicken with yogurt, mustard, lemon, and seasonings. Marinate for 30 minutes.
Air fry at 180°C for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway. Rest, then slice.
Boil pasta until al dente (10-12 mins). Drain and let steam dry.
Mix pasta with oil, seasonings, and parmesan.
Air fry at 190°C for 10–15 mins (or bake at 200°C for ~20 mins), shaking halfway.
Combine all dressing ingredients and mix until smooth.
Toss lettuce, bacon, chicken, crispy pasta, and dressing.
Top with extra parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 39gFat: 12g

Notes

Let pasta dry fully before air frying for maximum crispiness
Add dressing just before serving to keep texture crunchy
Swap bacon for turkey bacon for lower fat

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Healthy Chicken Caesar Crispy Pasta Salad (High Protein, Air Fryer Recipe)

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Chicken Caesar Crispy Pasta Salad Recipe