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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A creamy and crunchy pasta salad with grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing. Perfect for summer meals and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 cups cooked pasta rotini, penne, or fusilli
  • 2 cups grilled chicken sliced or diced
  • 3 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese shaved or grated
  • 0.5 cup Caesar dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 0.5 cup croutons
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • optional lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and let cool.
  2. Slice grilled chicken, halve cherry tomatoes, and chop romaine lettuce.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and Parmesan.
  4. Pour Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Sprinkle croutons on top before serving. Serve with optional lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, add cucumbers, bell peppers, or olives.