Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A delightful twist on a classic favorite, this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines tender chicken, chewy pasta, crisp romaine, and a luscious homemade dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup homemade Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, chopped romaine, shredded chicken, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for meal prep.
Notes
For a lighter version, use whole grain pasta and Greek yogurt in the dressing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 50mg