Description
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is the perfect solution for hectic weeknights. With tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and rotini pasta coated in creamy Caesar dressing, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or need a quick meal prep option, this recipe delivers vibrant flavors and delightful textures that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 4 cups fresh romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook rotini pasta according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced grilled chicken, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg