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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad That Will Wow You

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines tender chicken, crunchy romaine, and pasta, all drizzled with a creamy Caesar dressing, making it a must-try dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta gluten-free option available
For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast rotisserie chicken works well
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce can substitute with spinach or arugula
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes optional
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Caesar Dressing homemade is best, store-bought for convenience
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese optional but recommended
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Crushed Croutons add before serving to retain crunch

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, typically about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped cooked chicken, and chopped romaine lettuce. Add halved cherry tomatoes if desired and toss gently.
  3. Pour Caesar dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese, mix in, and season with salt and pepper. Toss again to combine.
  5. Add crushed croutons on top before serving. Optionally, add fresh herbs for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best flavor, prepare ingredients ahead and mix with dressing shortly before serving. This salad is best enjoyed fresh.

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