Description
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful salad features tender grilled chicken breast, colorful rotini pasta, crisp romaine lettuce, and juicy tomatoes, all enveloped in a creamy Caesar dressing. It’s quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or potlucks. With its combination of flavors and textures, this pasta salad is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb grilled chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 10 slices cooked turkey bacon (chopped)
- 1 cup croutons
- 1½ cups Caesar dressing
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, chopped turkey bacon, croutons, and parmesan cheese.
- Add the cooled pasta to the mixture and pour in the Caesar dressing. Toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in nuts like walnuts or sunflower seeds. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor. Feel free to customize the salad with additional vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers.