Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Creamy, fresh, and full of flavor this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is the perfect easy meal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep! Tender chicken, crisp romaine, and perfectly cooked pasta are tossed in a rich Caesar dressing with parmesan and crunchy croutons.
Ingredients
- For the Salad
- 3 cups cooked pasta (rotini, farfalle, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (grilled, baked, or rotisserie), sliced or cubed
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1/2 cup croutons (add more for extra crunch)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- For the Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil pasta until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Cook or prepare chicken, then slice or cube.
- In a bowl, whisk together all Caesar dressing ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, Parmesan, and tomatoes.
- Add dressing and toss well.
- Add romaine lettuce and croutons just before serving.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes for best flavor.