Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing for a satisfying salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup croutons (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente for about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Let rest and slice.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta, chopped romaine, and Caesar dressing. Toss to coat.
- Add sliced chicken and halved cherry tomatoes, then sprinkle grated Parmesan. Toss in croutons if desired.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with additional Parmesan or cracked pepper if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken, Pasta Salad, Caesar, Easy Dinner, Summer Salad, Quick Meal
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