Description
This High-Protein Chicken Cobb Pasta Salad combines the classic flavors of a California Cobb with the heartiness of pasta, making it a balanced, protein-packed meal perfect for families.
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz High-Protein Pasta
2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast
4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs
6 slices Crispy Baco
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
1 large Avocado
1/2 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles
1/4 cup Red Onio
2 cups Romaine Lettuce
1/2 cup Creamy Ranch or Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente
- Prepare an ice bath; once pasta is done, drain it and plunge it into the ice bath
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble it
- Grill or pan-sear chicken breasts until cooked through, then let rest and dice
- Chop tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and hard-boiled eggs
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, onions, and eggs, then add dressing and toss
- Fold in romaine lettuce and diced avocado just before serving
Notes
For meal prep, store dressing separately to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
