Description
A delightful blend of juicy chicken, crispy bacon, fresh greens, and tangy Caesar dressing, perfect for gatherings or a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss in the bowtie pasta and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- Prep the chicken by dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Combine the chopped Romaine lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
- Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it down.
- Mix everything together by adding the cooled pasta, chicken, bacon, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the lettuce and tomatoes.
- Toss everything together until coated with Caesar dressing.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the dressing. Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator, keeping dressing separate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken, Caesar, Pasta Salad, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes