Description

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a refreshing and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a potluck! Al dente pasta is combined with tender chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy croutons, and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing.

Ingredients

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8 ounces whole wheat fusilli pasta (or your favorite pasta shape)
12 ounces cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 romaine lettuce heart, chopped (about 8 ounces)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup croutons
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 batch Homemade Caesar Dressing

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Instructions

Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
Prepare Chicken: Cook chicken breast using your preferred method (Instant Pot, slow cooker, or oven). Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Make Caesar Dressing: Prepare the Homemade Caesar Dressing (if not already made).
Assemble Salad: In a large serving bowl, combine cooled pasta, chicken, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.
Dress and Serve: Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

Chicken Cooking Options:
- Instant Pot: Use an Instant Pot chicken recipe.
- Slow Cooker: Use a slow cooker shredded chicken recipe.
- Oven: Bake chicken breasts.
Make Ahead: This salad can be made 1 day in advance.
Storage: Best eaten the day it’s made, but leftovers can be refrigerated for 2-3 days.
Leftover Tip: Toss leftovers with extra Caesar dressing or a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent drying out.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg