25-Minute Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad: Irresistible Flavor Fast
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that combines the flavors of a classic Caesar salad with tender pasta and grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup croutons
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Grill the chicken breast until fully cooked. Slice into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, and romaine lettuce.
- Add the Caesar dressing, lemon juice, and black pepper. Toss well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and croutons before serving.
Notes
- Use whole-grain pasta for a healthier option.
- Add cherry tomatoes or cucumbers for extra freshness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg