Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad: 7 Amazing Fresh Flavor Twists
A hearty pasta salad combining tender chicken, crisp romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing for a balanced and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces penne pasta
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup Caesar dressing
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup croutons
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender, then drain and cool.
- Prepare chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine pasta and chicken in a large bowl.
- Add Caesar dressing and mix until coated.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and tomatoes.
- Season with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add lettuce and croutons just before serving and toss gently.
Notes
Add lettuce at the last moment to keep it crisp. Adjust dressing to taste.