Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is the perfect quick and satisfying meal! Tender chicken, rotini pasta, crisp romaine, and cherry tomatoes are tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing and topped with crunchy croutons. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's ideal for lunch, dinner, or potlucks. For another delicious pasta salad, try our Street Corn Pasta Salad.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl For combining ingredients.
- Large Pot For cooking pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Caesar dressing
- 0.5 cup croutons, roughly crushed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water to cool, and drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine, and cherry tomatoes. Toss gently.
- Pour Caesar dressing over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Just before serving, sprinkle crushed croutons on top. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pro Tips: For the best texture, store dressing separately if making ahead and add just before serving. Add croutons at the very last moment to keep them crunchy. Use rotisserie chicken for an even faster shortcut. This salad is perfect for meal prep – just keep components separate. Customize with your favorite pasta shape or add extra veggies like bell peppers.