Description
A quick and satisfying meal with tender pasta, juicy chicken, crisp lettuce, and creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup croutons (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cooking your pasta according to the package instructions. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta and the chopped or shredded chicken. Stir gently to mix them well.
- Next, add the chopped romaine lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
- Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
- Finally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top, adding salt and pepper to taste. For an extra crunch, toss in some croutons right before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu. Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for healthier options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg