Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe – Creamy, Crunchy Family Favorite
A quick and creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad made with tender chicken, pasta, crisp romaine, and rich Caesar dressing for an easy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup croutons, crushed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, romaine, and cherry tomatoes if using.
- Add Caesar dressing and toss until evenly coated.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Top with crushed croutons just before serving.
- Garnish with herbs if desired and serve immediately or chill briefly.
Notes
- Keep dressing separate if making ahead to avoid soggy salad.
- Add croutons only before serving for best crunch.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Best eaten within 24 hours.