Description
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Combining tender grilled chicken, al dente pasta, and crisp romaine lettuce, all drizzled in a creamy Caesar dressing, this salad is a delightful option for barbecues, picnics, or a light meal. Its stunning presentation and rich flavors make it an instant crowd-pleaser, ensuring everyone will be coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fusilli or rotini pasta
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix Caesar dressing with lemon juice and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, sliced chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently until evenly coated and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg