Description
A delicious and satisfying Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combining the flavors of Caesar salad with hearty pasta and grilled chicken. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup croutons
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking chicken, if needed)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- If not using pre-cooked chicken, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook in olive oil until done. Let cool and chop or shred.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Caesar dressing.
- Toss until everything is evenly coated with dressing.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and top with croutons before serving.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add bacon bits or avocado for extra flavor.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for best taste.