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Delicious Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with homemade dressing and fresh ingredients.

Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A refreshing and satisfying pasta salad that combines chicken, romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for summer lunches or dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base Ingredients
  • 8 to 10 ounces pasta (rotini recommended) Other pasta shapes like bowties or penne can be used.
  • 2 to 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded Rotisserie chicken is a quick option.
  • 4 to 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce Chopped kale can be substituted.
Dressings and Seasoning Ingredients
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup Caesar dressing Start with less and adjust to taste.
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Lighten up by using less cheese if desired.
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice Optional but adds brightness.
  • Black pepper to taste
Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup croutons Add just before serving to maintain crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta in salted water until it’s just tender.
  2. Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. Toss the pasta with a little Caesar dressing first for flavor.
Mixing
  1. Add the chopped chicken, romaine, Parmesan, lemon juice, and black pepper to the pasta.
  2. Toss again to combine.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more lemon or dressing as desired.
Serving
  1. Add croutons just before serving to keep them crunchy.

Notes

For meal prep, store the romaine and croutons separately to maintain their texture. Best eaten within 2 to 3 days.