Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A hearty Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that combines classic Caesar flavors with pasta for a filling meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (like rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: croutons for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken by cooking it or using pre-cooked options.
- Chop the vegetables you plan to use to add freshness and crunch.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix with dressing.
- Drizzle the mixture with Caesar dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and toss again.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For best results, keep the dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg