Description
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a refreshing and hearty dish that combines succulent chicken, pasta, and crisp romaine, all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup garlic croutons
- ¾ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- ¾ cup Caesar dressing
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let it rest, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, garlic croutons, sliced chicken, and shaved Parmesan cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing, mayonnaise, lemon juice, grated Parmesan, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
You can substitute grilled chicken with rotisserie chicken for a quicker option. Adjust the dressing quantities to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Dinner, Pasta Salad
- Method: Boiling, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, pasta salad, Caesar salad, chicken recipe, summer salad