Creamy Pasta Garlic Parmesan Chicken Caesar Salad Fusion
A modern fusion dish combining warm garlic-parmesan fettuccine with crisp romaine, seared chicken, and a tangy lemon-yogurt dressing. Balances heat, texture, and bold savory notes for a hearty, complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Modern Fusion
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
Season chicken slices with salt, pepper, and oregano
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4 minutes per side until 165°F
Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes
Boil salted water and cook fettuccine al dente. Drain, reserving 2 tbsp pasta water
Whisk Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp of the reserved pasta water to create a creamy dressing
Toss cooked pasta with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 the dressing. Keep warm
Whisk 1/2 the parmesan into the remaining dressing to thicken
In a large bowl, combine romaine with the remaining parmesan and remaining dressing
Top warm pasta with romaine mixture and seared chicken. Garnish with additional parmesan
Notes
Use whole wheat fettuccine for added fiber
Let chicken rest to preserve moisture
Pasta water with starch helps emulsify the dressing
Greek yogurt creates a lighter, healthier dressing base
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg