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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A delicious and easy-to-make salad that combines crunchy romaine, tender chicken, and creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for a family meal.
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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
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken Leftover or rotisserie chicken works well.
Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: croutons for topping Add just before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, romaine lettuce, shredded chicken, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Top with croutons just before serving.
  6. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for meal prep.

Notes

Let the pasta cool before mixing to avoid wilting the greens. Optional: Add extra vegetables or try different dressings for variety.