Description
An easy and flavorful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe that combines the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with the heartiness of pasta, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces rotini or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (diced or shredded)
Dressing:
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
Cheese:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Veggies:
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup garlic croutons
- fresh lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then cool under cold water.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, chicken, dressing, Parmesan, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Chill and Serve: Chill for 30 minutes. Before serving, add croutons and lemon juice.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Add crispy bacon or avocado for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, use a yogurt-based Caesar dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
