Description
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of creamy Caesar dressing, tender chicken, and crisp romaine, all tossed with al dente pasta. This vibrant dish is perfect for any gathering—whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a cozy family dinner. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from croutons and a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds celebrating. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, it’s sure to impress your guests while keeping meal prep simple!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; grill until cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Let rest before slicing.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop romaine into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing and lemon juice until smooth; add cooled pasta.
- Gently fold in sliced chicken, chopped lettuce, and Parmesan cheese.
- Top with croutons just before serving for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg