Flavor Expedition Recipe

Kale Pasta Chicken Caesar Salad

September 16, 2026
This chicken Parmesan pasta salad is a fresh, hearty meal packed with tender chicken, crispy roasted chickpeas, pasta, and kale. Tossed in a flavorful dressing, it combines creamy, savory, and crunchy textures in every bite. It’s a delicious and satisfying ...
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Kale Pasta Chicken Caesar Salad
Feeds 4
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Featured Flavor

Flavor Expedition Co. Tuscan Evening spice jar with lemons, basil, and a glass of red wine on a white background. [pack-1]

Tuscan Evening

The seasoning that brings the recipe together.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces gluten free pasta
  • 5 cups de-stemmed and chopped kale
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Caesar Dressing
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breasts or tenders
  • 3 tablespoons Tuscan Evening
  • 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.

  • Preheat the oven to 400 Fahrenheit.

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas and to a dish towel or paper towel. Rub between two towels/paper towels to remove water and any skins. Discard the skin.

  • Add to a bowl and toss with the oil, then the spices and salt.

  • Add to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy.

  • While chickpeas are baking, heat up a skillet on medium high heat. Add the oil then the chicken and Tuscan Evening. Stir occasionally until cooked to 165 degrees internally.

  • Meanwhile, remove the stems of the kale and chop into small pieces. Run under water in a strainer and massage with your hands to break it down a bit.

  • Dry it off then add to a large salad bowl.

  • Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing.

  • When the pasta and chickpeas are done, add to the bowl with the kale, pasta, chickpeas, chicken parmesan and toss with the dressing. Enjoy!

Pro Tip

Add some dill to the chickpeas and dressing for additional flavor.

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Kale Pasta Chicken Caesar Salad

September 16, 2026

Featured Flavor Tuscan Evening
Feeds4
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
This chicken Parmesan pasta salad is a fresh, hearty meal packed wi...

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces gluten free pasta
  • 5 cups de-stemmed and chopped kale
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Caesar Dressing
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breasts or tenders
  • 3 tablespoons Tuscan Evening
  • 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.

  • Preheat the oven to 400 Fahrenheit.

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas and to a dish towel or paper towel. Rub between two towels/paper towels to remove water and any skins. Discard the skin.

  • Add to a bowl and toss with the oil, then the spices and salt.

  • Add to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy.

  • While chickpeas are baking, heat up a skillet on medium high heat. Add the oil then the chicken and Tuscan Evening. Stir occasionally until cooked to 165 degrees internally.

  • Meanwhile, remove the stems of the kale and chop into small pieces. Run under water in a strainer and massage with your hands to break it down a bit.

  • Dry it off then add to a large salad bowl.

  • Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing.

  • When the pasta and chickpeas are done, add to the bowl with the kale, pasta, chickpeas, chicken parmesan and toss with the dressing. Enjoy!

Pro Tip

Add some dill to the chickpeas and dressing for additional flavor.

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