Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Name: Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound rotini or penne pasta; 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed; 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup croutons; 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup shaved parmesan for garnish

A refreshing pasta salad that combines all the flavors of a classic Caesar salad into one satisfying bowl.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

This dish is a favorite in my house because it is so easy to toss together for a quick lunch or a busy weeknight dinner. It takes all the best parts of a classic Caesar salad and adds hearty pasta to make it a filling meal.

My best tip is to cook your pasta just until it is al dente so it keeps a nice bite. If you are making this ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and toss it in right before you serve so the lettuce stays nice and crunchy.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound rotini or penne pasta
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup croutons
1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup shaved parmesan for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process, then let it drain well.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked chicken, chopped romaine, and grated parmesan.
4
Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the mixture and sprinkle with black pepper.
5
Toss everything together until it is well coated.
6
Top with the crunchy croutons and shaved parmesan right before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. If you like extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a few extra capers when you serve.

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