📝 Description
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines everything you love about a classic Caesar salad with tender pasta and crunchy crispy chicken. Creamy, cheesy, fresh, and satisfying all in one bowl.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Cold creamy Caesar-coated pasta pairs perfectly with crunchy romaine, crispy chicken, parmesan, and garlic croutons. Every bite is fresh, savory, crunchy, and ultra satisfying.
🛒 Ingredients
2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
2 crispy chicken breasts or tenders, sliced
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup croutons
½ cup Caesar dressing
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional extras:
Cherry tomatoes
Bacon bits
Avocado slices
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook pasta
Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
Prepare chicken
Cook crispy chicken tenders or breaded chicken until golden and crunchy, then slice.
Assemble salad
In a large bowl combine pasta, romaine lettuce, parmesan, and croutons.
Add dressing
Toss with Caesar dressing and lemon juice.
Top with chicken
Add sliced crispy chicken on top.
Serve
Finish with extra parmesan and cracked black pepper.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 30 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 560 | Protein: 34g | Servings: 4
