Description
A delightful fusion of flavors with tender pasta, juicy chicken, and crisp romaine tossed in creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as rotini or fusilli)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: croutons for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prep the chicken by dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the romaine lettuce and halve the cherry tomatoes. Toss them together in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the cooled pasta with the veggie mixture and add the diced chicken. Toss gently.
- Dress the salad with Caesar dressing and toss to coat all ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in a large bowl or individual plates, topped with croutons.
Notes
To prevent pasta from sticking, consider adding a splash of olive oil to the boiling water. Keep dressing separate until serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: salad, pasta, chicken, Caesar dressing, easy recipe, family meal