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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Savory Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for Quick Fresh Meals

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a quick, satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights, combining tender chicken, crunchy romaine, and rotini pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Substitute with penne or rice pasta for gluten-free options.
  • 2 cups Diced Cooked Chicken Breast Rotisserie chicken is a quick fix.
  • 4 cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce Freshness and crunch are key.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Optional, for color and sweetness.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Caesar Dressing Homemade is best, but store-bought works.
For the Topping
  • ½ cup Grated or Shaved Parmesan Cheese Add to taste.
  • 1 cup Croutons Store-bought or homemade.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil, adding 8 ounces of rotini pasta, and cooking for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta, 2 cups of diced chicken, 4 cups of chopped romaine, and cherry tomatoes if using. Toss gently.
  3. Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad mix and toss gently until everything is well-coated.
  4. Sprinkle in ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and toss again lightly.
  5. Top with croutons before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store salad and dressing separately if making ahead to keep everything fresh and crunchy. Use leftover chicken for quicker preparation.

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