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A bowl of Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad topped with parmesan and croutons.

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A delicious blend of classic Caesar salad flavors with hearty rotini pasta and protein, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Protein
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta Use gluten-free rotini for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 pound cooked chicken, cubed Leftover or rotisserie chicken can be used.
Vegetables and Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped Alternative greens such as spinach or arugula can be used.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Increase for a stronger cheese flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Caesar dressing Can be substituted with ranch dressing for a different flavor.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Croutons for topping Optional but recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed cooked chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce.
  3. Drizzle Caesar dressing over the cooled pasta and other ingredients, tossing gently until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, you can freeze the pasta salad, but the texture may change slightly once thawed. It's great paired with garlic bread or a light soup.

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