Description
Discover the perfect summer dish with this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, where tender chicken meets crisp romaine lettuce and al dente pasta, all drizzled in a creamy Caesar dressing. This refreshing salad offers a delightful crunch from croutons and bursts of flavor that make it ideal for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to become a favorite at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through (7-8 minutes per side). Let rest before slicing.
- Toss salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chopped romaine, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
- Add dressing: Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg