Description

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe combines classic Caesar salad flavors with pasta and chicken for a satisfying and flavorful meal. Perfect for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta:

8 ounces rotini or penne pasta

Chicken:

2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped

Salad:

2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup croutons

Dressing:

½ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Optional:

Extra Caesar dressing for drizzling

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool.
Saute Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the cooked chicken with garlic powder and black pepper. Saute for added flavor.
Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Pour in the Caesar dressing and toss together until well coated.
Add Crunch: Just before serving, stir in the croutons. Drizzle with extra dressing if desired and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Grilled or rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe.
Add bacon bits or sliced avocado for extra flavor.
To make it vegetarian, omit the chicken and add chickpeas or roasted vegetables.