Description

Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines al dente rotini, tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and juicy cherry tomatoes tossed in a classic Caesar dressing with grated Parmesan. This quick, protein‑packed salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal‑prep, delivering creamy flavor and satisfying texture while staying light enough for a healthy lifestyle. Ready in minutes, it’s a crowd‑pleasing dish you can customize with croutons or extra veggies. Add lemon juice and pinch of pepper for zest!!!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
1 cup cooked chicken, diced
1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup Caesar dressing
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: croutons for topping

Instructions

Cook pasta until al dente, drain and cool.
Grill or shred cooked chicken.
In a large bowl combine pasta, chicken, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Add Caesar dressing, toss gently.
Sprinkle Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and top with croutons if desired.

Notes

For extra brightness
drizzle a little lemon juice before serving. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No‑cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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