Description
A creamy, hearty twist on the classic Caesar salad, this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines tender pasta, juicy chicken, crisp romaine, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, and tangy Caesar dressing for a fresh and filling dish.
Ingredients
8 oz pasta (such as rotini or penne)
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup croutons
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, chopped chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Top with croutons and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes. Add croutons just before serving to keep them crisp.
Notes
Wait to add croutons until just before serving to keep them crunchy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, keeping croutons separate.
Great for meal prep—store components separately for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
