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This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a simple dish that's ready in less than 30 minutes. Romaine lettuce, fresh pasta, chicken, and Parmesan cheese are tossed in a creamy caesar dressing that's full of flavor. Light, yet filling, this easy dish makes a delicious weeknight meal!

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a simple dish that's ready in less than 30 minutes. Romaine lettuce, fresh pasta, chicken, and Parmesan cheese are tossed in a creamy caesar dressing that's full of flavor. Light, yet filling, this easy dish makes a delicious weeknight meal!
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken recipe, pasta recipe, pasta salad recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 472
Author Gayle

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dry rotini pasta (or any other kind that you prefer)
  • 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
  • 2 medium chicken breasts , cooked and diced into small pieces
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
  • ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup Caesar salad dressing , any kind
  • Black pepper , to taste
  • 1 cup croutons

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and immediately rinse in cold water. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and pasta.
  • Toss with dressing. Add black pepper (if desired), croutons, and more Parmesan cheese, if necessary.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

This salad can be prepared ahead of time, if needed. Simply make salad as instructed, but add the dressing right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 758mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg