Rotini Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Parmesan and Croutons
Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad perfect for parties with pasta, grilled chicken, romaine, Parmesan, croutons, and Caesar dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked fusilli or penne pasta
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
1/2 cup Caesar dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup croutons
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with olive oil.
- Grill chicken and slice.
- Chop romaine and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Combine pasta, romaine, chicken, and tomatoes. Toss with Caesar dressing.
- Add Parmesan and toss lightly. Adjust seasoning.
- Add croutons before serving.
- Refrigerate 30–60 minutes before serving. Stir gently before serving.
Notes
Add croutons just before serving. Adjust dressing gradually. Can make ahead