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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad – Creamy, Easy, Family Favorite

Lina Vexley
Creamy, crunchy, and satisfying—this chicken caesar pasta salad is a full meal with grilled chicken, pasta, and bold Caesar flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rotini pasta cooked and cooled
  • 2 cups grilled chicken sliced
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/3 cup Caesar dressing homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup croutons
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: cherry tomatoes crispy beef, avocado

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta to al dente, then rinse and cool
  • Season and cook chicken; slice once cool
  • In large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, romaine, parmesan
  • Drizzle in Caesar dressing, toss to coat
  • Add salt and pepper to taste
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes
  • Top with croutons before serving
  • Optional: Add extra toppings like tomatoes or beef

Notes

To make ahead, store croutons separately and add before serving. Great for meal prep, picnics, and lunchboxes. Can be made with rotisserie chicken for speed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 640mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Caesar salad, chicken caesar pasta salad, cold salad recipe, Pasta Salad
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