Description
A delightful and refreshing Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that combines the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with the heartiness of pasta and chicken. Perfect for a light meal or a side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked and diced chicken breast
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
Dressing and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup croutons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Rotini Pasta: Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, diced chicken breast, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add Dressing and Seasoning: Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad, toss gently, season with salt and pepper.
- Final Touches: Top with croutons just before serving, garnish with lemon wedges if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- You can substitute rotini with penne or bowtie pasta.
- Add bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
