Description
A quick and easy pasta salad combining classic Caesar flavors with tender chicken, perfect for a simple and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cooked chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add the croutons, Caesar dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
- Gently toss all the ingredients until everything is well combined and coated in the dressing.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for an even quicker preparation.
- Adjust the amount of Caesar dressing to your preference.
- Add other vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers for extra color and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No Cook (assembly only)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg