Enjoy a refreshing summer classic with a twist! This dish combines Caesar salad with chicken pasta and it’s ready in minutes. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, savory bacon, and crisp romaine lettuce come together in a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a quick lunch- this salad is a must try. Here’s how to make my easy chicken Caesar pasta salad!
Simple ingredients
My easy chicken Caesar pasta salad comes together in minutes with simple, high-quality ingredients.
- Rotini pasta
- Soules Kitchen flame grilled chicken
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Seasonings
- Romaine lettuce
- Cooked bacon
- Chopped tomatoes
- Caesar salad dressing
- Croutons
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
What does easy chicken Caesar pasta salad taste like?
I’m glad you asked! I, too wondered the same thing when I first heard of this pasta. It’s meant to be eaten cold and in my opinion, tastes better with warm chicken. You get all the classic Caesar salad flavors and components, plus chewy rotini noodles!
How to make easy chicken Caesar pasta salad
I call this pasta salad easy because it is! All you have to do is cook your meats and pasta then throw everything together!
- Boil rotini noodles in salted water, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Pour oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, then add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
3. Add chicken to the pan and heat through. Season with black pepper and lemon juice. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, add lettuce, cooked pasta, bacon, tomatoes, garlic powder, black pepper, Caesar dressing, croutons, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Toss together to until all the ingredients are well coated. Enjoy!
FAQs
1. Can this dish be made ahead of time?
- You can absolutely prep this the night before. Just keep this tip in mind: lettuce and croutons get soggy easily, so add these into the pasta the day of.
2. Can I use another type of dressing instead of Caesar?
- Sure! It would just change the type of pasta salad to another like Cobb salad, for example.
3. Is chicken the only protein that can be used?
- This pasta salad tastes amazing with salmon and I’ve seen it done with shrimp. The choice is yours!
I’m so excited to share this recipe with you! It’s so easy and delicious. It will be your new go to dish to bring to the cookout this summer! Don’t forget to leave me a comment if you give this recipe a go!
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Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (with video!)
Course: Lunch, dinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings30
minutes40
minutesEnjoy a refreshing summer classic with a twist! This dish combines Caesar salad with chicken pasta and it’s ready in minutes. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, savory bacon, and crisp romaine lettuce come together in a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a quick lunch- this salad is a must try. Here’s how to make my easy chicken Caesar pasta salad!
Ingredients
- Chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pasta
8 ounces rotini noodles
Salt, to taste
1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
4 strips cooked bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces Caesar dressing
1 cup croutons
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Boil rotini, noodles instead salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Pour oil in a frying pan over medium heat, then add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken to the pan and heat through. Season with black pepper and lemon juice. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add lettuce, cooked pasta, bacon, tomatoes, garlic powder, black pepper, Caesar dressing, croutons, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Toss together to until all the ingredients are well coated. Enjoy!
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