Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic favorite with this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad. Featuring tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and perfectly cooked rotini pasta, this vibrant dish is tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing and garnished with crunchy croutons. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners, this salad boasts robust flavors and textures that will please everyone at the table. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, it’s a versatile meal that can be served as a main or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup croutons
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- 2. In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic powder; stir for 30 seconds.
- 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, diced chicken, and chopped romaine.
- 4. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese; toss to combine.
- 5. Top with croutons and season with black pepper and salt; serve immediately or chill for an hour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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