Description
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a delicious fusion of classic Caesar salad flavors and hearty pasta. Featuring tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and creamy Caesar dressing, this dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or potlucks. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it provides a satisfying meal that balances nutrition with comfort. Enjoy it fresh or make it ahead for an even richer flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups grilled chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons (preferably garlic-flavored)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or roast until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Allow to cool before dicing.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or dressing as needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg