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Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe (Quick and Easy!)

Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Welcome to your new favorite dish: Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad! This delightful recipe combines the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with the heartiness of pasta, making it the perfect meal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce chopped
  • 0.5 cup Caesar dressing
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup croutons
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Step 2: While the pasta is cooking, chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta, diced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce.
  4. Step 4: Pour the Caesar dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until well coated.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the salad and mix until evenly distributed.
  6. Step 6: Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve topped with croutons and optional parsley.

Notes

This salad can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the croutons separate until serving to maintain their crunch.