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    Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

    Published: Jul 21, 2021 · Modified: Jan 15, 2023 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Super creamy and super easy to make! This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe is quick to make and use store-bought shortcuts to really cut down on prep time. It's a perfect spring or summer dinner that is filling and flavorful.

    Caesar Pasta Salad in bowl with text overlay

    Ingredients You'll Need:

    You only need 5 simple ingredients plus a few spices to make a delicious onion dip from scratch. Here's what you need:

    • Cooked Chicken - Great use for leftover or meal prepped chicken breasts or even a rotisserie chicken. I prefer to use cubed chicken instead of shredded.
    • Romaine Lettuce - Romaine is my favorite for Caesar salads, but you could swap in a different favorite lettuce.
    • Pasta - Use a short shaped pasta like fusilli, bow tie, or penne.
    • Caesar Dressing -you can use store-bought or make your own!
    • Croutons - again you can use store-bought or make your own!
    • Shredded Parmesan Cheese
    • Romaine, pasta, chicken, and croutons in bowl
    • chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in a bowl

    How to Make the Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

    Making a caesar pasta salad is SO EASY. You can even cook up the chicken and pasta in advance.

    1. Cook the Chicken - This is an easy step to do in advance or cube up a rotisserie chicken for even easier prep.
    2. Cook the Pasta - you can also do this step in advance! I partially prefer the warm pasta in the salad, but cold works too. Be sure to cook the pasta to al dente - if you overcook the pasta it may break apart when tossed in the salad.
    3. Assemble Salad - Toss the chopped romaine with the remaining salad ingredients. Dress to your liking and I like to add a big pinch of black pepper. Serve immediately after tossing with the dressing so the lettuce and croutons stay crisp.
    chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in bowl with fork

    Make Ahead and Leftovers

    • Make Ahead - Dressed salads don't keep well in the fridge since the dressing cause the lettuce to get soggy. If you are looking to eat this throughout the week, I would just wait to add the dressing until just before serving.
    • Leftovers and Storage - Leftover salad ingredients (without tossing with the dressing) will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. Dressed and tossed salad should be eaten the same day.

    Recipe Tips!

    • Add Dressing Just Before Serving - Once the dressing is tossed with the salad, the lettuce and croutons will start to soften. So wait to dress until you're ready to serve.
    • Cook Pasta to Al Dente - Al Dente pasta has just a slight bite. If the pasta is overcooked it will be soft and will break apart when tossed in the salad.
    • Add your Favorite Salad Additions - You can always add other ingredients - such as more veggies like sliced cucumbers and halved grape tomatoes.
    chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in bowl with croutons

    Other Pasta Salad Recipes:

    • Fall Harvest Vegan Pasta Salad - Roasted Butternut Squash, apples, cranberries, and pecans! It’s all tossed in an easy homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette that will become your new favorite dressing!
    • Herbed Lemon Orzo Salad - Orzo tossed with fresh herbs, cucumber, red onion, green onions, and an easy lemon dressing.

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    Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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    Super creamy and super easy to make! This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe is quick to make and use store-bought shortcuts to really cut down on prep time. It's a perfect spring or summer dinner that is filling and flavorful. 

    • Author: Kathleen
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings
    • Category: Salad, Pasta
    • Method: Stove
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, from 2 medium heads
    • 2 cup cooked and cubed chicken, from cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken
    • 8oz bow tie pasta, or other short pasta
    • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup Caesar dressing, adjust amount to preference
    • ½ cup Croutons
    • Ground Black Pepper

    Instructions

    1. Cook Pasta - Cook the pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain and allow to slightly cool while you gather the remaining ingredients.
    2. Toss Salad - In a large bowl mix together the salad ingredients - tossing gently to evenly coat everything in the dressing. Adjust the dressing amount to taste. Season with a pinch of pepper, to taste.
    3. Serve - Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
    • Calories: 490
    • Sugar: 3.2 g
    • Sodium: 527.1 mg
    • Fat: 21.8 g
    • Carbohydrates: 48.2 g
    • Fiber: 3.2 g
    • Protein: 23.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 56.8 mg

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      March 30, 2023 at 9:22 pm

      I like the hybrid of pasta and caesar salad - super fun!

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