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Chicken caesar pasta salad in a large serving bowl.
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

How do you make a chicken Caesar even better? You add pasta, of course! This chicken Caesar pasta salad is a fabulous meal but works well as a hearty side, too.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Optional Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Pasta, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 main dish servings
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce (1 to 2 hearts of romaine)
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup Caesar salad dressing, more to taste (homemade or store-bought)
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • croutons for topping, optional (see note)

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Rinse the pasta under cold water until cold. Drain well.
    8 ounces rotini pasta
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, romaine lettuce, diced chicken, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese.
    4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Add more dressing as desired. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving, if possible.
    ½ cup Caesar salad dressing, more to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Immediately before serving, add more dressing if needed, and top with croutons if desired. Serve the salad as a main course or a hearty side dish.
    croutons for topping, optional

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Notes

  • Make your own: Try my homemade Caesar salad dressing and easy homemade croutons or air fryer croutons. 
  • Possible add-ins: For extra flavor, add sliced black olives, chopped red onions, or diced cucumbers.
  • Storage: The salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Stir well and add more dressing if needed. If you need to make it ahead, consider using chopped kale instead of romaine lettuce. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4398IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 3mg

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