Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
With just a few ingredients and a super simple method, you can make the yummiest Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad as an easy meal to share with the kids. It works well packed as kids lunch, too!
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 483kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup croutons
- ¼-½ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, then toss with a olive oil to prevent sticking as it cools.
- When the pasta is cool, add it to a large bowl with the rest of the ingredients.
- Gently toss to combine. Serve.
- Or, serve the elements side-by-side and let everyone add their own dressing or use the dressing as a dip.
Notes
- Store leftover Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The lettuce may soften a little as it sits.
- You can make it with my Italian Chicken Cutlets or Baked Chicken Tenders, or rotisserie chicken or other cooked chicken from the store.
- Use a gluten-free pasta as desired.
- Try my easy Caesar dressing or one from the store.
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6218IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 3mg