Description
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and crisp romaine lettuce, all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer picnics or cozy family dinners, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. With customizable ingredients, it’s easy to adapt this recipe to suit your taste. Enjoy every crunchy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 ounces fusilli or rotini pasta
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, sliced chicken, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing and lemon juice over the salad; toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately in a serving bowl or on individual plates, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg