Description
Indulge in the flavors of Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that marries tender grilled chicken, rotini pasta, and fresh vegetables in a creamy dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or potlucks, this salad is quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Its vibrant textures and flavors create a satisfying meal that strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy this crowd-pleasing recipe that’s customizable to suit your tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb grilled chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 10 slices cooked turkey bacon (chopped)
- 1 cup croutons
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated or shaved)
- 1½ cups Caesar dressing
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, chopped turkey bacon, croutons, and parmesan cheese.
- Add cooled pasta to the mixture. Pour in Caesar dressing and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg