Quick and Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Make this satisfying Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad fast. It combines tender pasta, cooked chicken, crisp romaine, and a rich homemade Caesar dressing, perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup homemade Caesar dressing (or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup croutons (optional, for topping)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse briefly with cold water to cool it down. Place the cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the shredded chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, and grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the pasta.
- Pour the Caesar dressing over the ingredients.
- Toss everything gently until the pasta, chicken, and lettuce are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- If using, top with croutons just before serving for maximum crunch.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving for best flavor, or serve immediately.
Notes
- For a quicker preparation, use pre-cooked, rotisserie chicken.
- You can prepare the dressing and chop the lettuce a day ahead to save time on the day you assemble the salad.
- This salad holds up well for make-ahead lunch ideas, but add croutons right before eating to keep them crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75
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