Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad takes everything you love about a classic Caesar and turns it into a hearty, satisfying meal. You’ve got tender pasta, juicy chicken, crisp romaine, and crunchy croutons all tossed in a creamy, garlicky dressing.

It’s a great option when you want something filling but still fresh. This comes together quickly, especially if you’re using leftover or rotisserie chicken, and it’s perfect for lunches, potlucks, or an easy dinner that doesn’t feel heavy.

Helpful Tips

Cool the pasta completely: Rinsing with cold water stops the cooking and keeps the lettuce from wilting when everything is mixed together.
Add croutons last: Toss them in right before serving so they stay crisp and don’t get soggy.
Adjust the dressing: Add a splash of water to thin it out if needed, especially after mixing with the pasta.

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad takes everything you love about a classic Caesar and turns it into a hearty, satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients

8 oz. rotini
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 head romaine lettuce chopped
1 cup store-bought or homemade croutons
½ cup Parmesan cheese shaved
Caesar dressing
2/3 cup mayo
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 small garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon anchovy paste or 1-2 chopped anchovies
1-2 teaspoons water if necessary to thin

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan.
In a jar, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy and water. Shake well to combine.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 14gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 782mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 491IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 1mg

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