30-Minute Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

30-Minute Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A quick, healthy pasta salad that combines rotini pasta, diced chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for meal prep or a satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Pasta and Chicken

2 cups rotini pasta Cook according to package instructions.
1 cup cooked chicken, diced You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.

Salad Ingredients

1 cup Caesar dressing Use your favorite brand or homemade.
1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped Ensure lettuce is fresh.
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Freshly grated for best flavor.
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Add more for extra flavor if desired.
Salt and pepper to taste
Croutons for topping Add just before serving.

Method

Preparation

Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced chicken, Caesar dressing, chopped romaine, Parmesan cheese, and cherry tomatoes.
Toss everything together until well coated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve in bowls and top with croutons.

Notes

For meal prepping, store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Add croutons just before serving to keep them crunchy. This dish is not ideal for freezing.