Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A quick and satisfying Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that combines pasta and Caesar salad for a meal perfect for picnics or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None specified
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: croutons for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- Mix the cooled pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine, and Caesar dressing in a large bowl.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and toss gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, topping with croutons if desired.
Notes
Allow the pasta to cool completely before mixing to avoid wilting the lettuce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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