Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A comforting Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that blends fresh ingredients with nostalgic flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked pasta (Fusilli or rotini)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling a pot of salted water. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Chicken: If you’re using leftover chicken, simply dice it. If starting fresh, season chicken breasts and grill or bake until cooked through.
- Chop the Romaine: While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop your romaine lettuce.
- Halve the Cherry Tomatoes: Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add your cooked pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine, and halved cherry tomatoes. Toss together.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the pasta salad and sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss until evenly coated.
- Season to Taste: Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
Notes
Consider making this salad ahead of time, keeping the dressing on the side until serving to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, Comfort Food, Easy Salad, Quick Meal