Description
A comforting and flavorful chicken Caesar pasta salad perfect for busy weeknight meals, bringing family together with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken, sliced
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup croutons
- Optional: cherry tomatoes, black olives, or bacon
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Prepare chicken by seasoning and cooking it, then let it rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, romaine lettuce, sliced chicken, and Caesar dressing. Toss to coat.
- Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and croutons, gently toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu. Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, pasta salad, Caesar salad, weeknight meals, easy recipes