Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe – Quick, Delicious & Customizable

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe combines chicken, pasta, and romaine for a hearty and customizable meal.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces Rotini Pasta For gluten-free option, use chickpea pasta

For the Chicken

2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast Rotisserie chicken makes it quicker

For the Greens

4 cups Romaine Lettuce Can swap for baby spinach or arugula

For the Dressing

1 cup Caesar Dressing Store-bought or homemade

For the Cheese

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor

For the Crunch

1 cup Croutons Add right before serving

Optional Add-ins

1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved for sweetness and color
1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Like parsley or basil for flavor

Equipment

Large pot
Colander
Mixing Bowl
Tongs

Method

Preparation Steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, diced cooked chicken, and chopped romaine. Add halved cherry tomatoes if desired. Toss gently.
Pour Caesar dressing over the mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, taste and season with salt and black pepper.
Before serving, sprinkle croutons on top and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate for 30 minutes after mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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