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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines rotini pasta, juicy chicken, romaine lettuce, parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 470
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salad
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast cubed
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup croutons
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • For the Caesar Dressing
  • 1 cup Caesar dressing
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until tender.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse it lightly with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down quickly.
  3. Set the pasta aside to drain completely while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  4. Season the cooked chicken pieces lightly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder for extra flavor if desired.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, cubed chicken, and parmesan cheese.
  7. Pour the Caesar dressing mixture over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  8. Add the croutons right before serving to keep them crunchy.
  9. Sprinkle extra parmesan cheese and black pepper over the top if desired.
  10. Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving for a colder pasta salad texture.

Notes

  • Cool the pasta completely before mixing with the lettuce.
  • Add croutons just before serving to keep them crisp.
  • Rotini pasta holds the dressing very well.
  • Freshly grated parmesan gives the best flavor.
  • Romaine lettuce adds the perfect crunch.
  • Chilled pasta salad tastes even better after resting briefly.
  • Grilled chicken adds extra smoky flavor.