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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for Quick Weeknight Dinners

A wholesome Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that’s ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for meal prepping and customizable for any diet.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Can substitute with gluten-free pasta like chickpea or rice pasta.
For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast Can use rotisserie or grilled chicken.
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Can substitute with spinach or arugula.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Optional.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Caesar Dressing Store-bought or homemade.
For Topping
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with nutritional yeast.
  • 1 cup Crushed Croutons Can make your own for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • strainer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta with diced cooked chicken breast, chopped romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes if using. Toss gently to mix.
  3. Pour Caesar dressing over the salad and toss to ensure everything is well coated.
  4. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and toss once more.
  5. Top with crushed croutons before serving. Optionally, add fresh herbs like parsley or basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Add dressing just before serving to maintain freshness. Store salad without dressing for best results.

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