Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A satisfying Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad made with tender chicken, crisp romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup croutons
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and cool it.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced chicken, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- Drizzle the salad with Caesar dressing and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and croutons, then gently combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Make sure to cool the pasta before combining to prevent wilting. You can substitute the chicken with chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/caesar-chicken-pasta-salad/