Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A comforting Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad bursting with hearty ingredients and delicious Caesar dressing, perfect for summer barbecues and quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 8 oz. pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup croutons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain it and let it cool.
- Combine in a large bowl the cooled pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
- Top with crunchy croutons and sprinkle fresh parsley on top for added flavor, if using.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Flavors meld beautifully over time, making it taste even better the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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