Description
A delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with creamy dressing, tender pasta, and crisp romaine, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or bowtie)
- 1 cup cooked, seasoned chicken, diced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Croutons (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
- Combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, and chopped romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, top with crunchy croutons.
- Serve chilled and enjoy with loved ones.
Notes
Make-ahead magic: Prepare a few hours in advance for flavors to meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg