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Delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

chicken caesar pasta salad

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Enjoy a delicious chicken caesar pasta salad that's perfect for any occasion! Fresh ingredients and flavors come together in this easy recipe. 🍽️
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 2 cups rotini pasta Cooked
Chicken
  • 1 pound grilled chicken breast Sliced
Lettuce
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce Chopped
Dressing
  • ½ cup Caesar dressing Homemade or store-bought
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Croutons
  • Croutons For added crunch

Equipment

  • 1 Pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 Grill or skillet For cooking chicken
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For combining ingredients

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Start by boiling a pot of water. Add 2 cups of rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions. Once done, drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it quickly.
Preparing the Chicken
  1. If you haven't already, grill or sauté 1 pound of fresh chicken breast until fully cooked. Slice it into bite-sized pieces. Alternatively, for a time-saving option, use rotisserie chicken.
Chopping the Lettuce
  1. While the pasta cools, chop 4 cups of romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Fresh ingredients are key to a flavorful salad.
Mixing the Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta, sliced chicken, and chopped romaine lettuce. This combination creates a satisfying and balanced meal.
Adding the Dressing
  1. Drizzle ½ cup of Caesar dressing over the salad. You can use store-bought or make a quick homemade version with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Chilling the Salad
  1. For best results, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully, enhancing the overall taste.
Serving the Salad
  1. When ready to serve, give the salad a quick toss. Garnish with ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese and croutons for added crunch. This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is now ready to be enjoyed!

Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Calories Fat Protein Carbs
450 15g 30g 45g