Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Classic Caesar salad meets bowtie pasta and grilled chicken in this crowd-friendly, tasty summer salad perfect for potlucks and BBQs.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 435kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Salad Serving Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 oz grilled chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 3 cup romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup croutons
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- ¾ cup Caesar dressing
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to the package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and let it drain completely.8 oz bowtie pasta
- Slice grilled chicken or shred rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces.8 oz grilled chicken breast
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing.3 cup romaine lettuce, 1 cup croutons, ¾ cup parmesan cheese, ¾ cup Caesar dressing
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Add fresh ground black pepper to taste.Fresh ground pepper
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Adjust dressing to your preference to avoid overly rich salad.
- Add croutons just before serving to keep salad crunchier.
- Best enjoyed within 24 to 48 hours of preparation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 623mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2162IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 2mg