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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A quick and delicious pasta salad combining tender chicken, crisp lettuce, and classic Caesar flavors.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 2 pieces whole chicken breast (skinless boneless)
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp ground pepper
  • 0.75 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Pasta

  • 8 oz dry penne pasta

Vegetables & Add-ins

  • 1.5 cup croutons
  • 3 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 0.75 cup caesar dressing
  • 0.33 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken with salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then cube.
  • Cook pasta according to package, then cool.
  • Combine chicken, pasta, croutons, lettuce, dressing, and cheese in a bowl.
  • Mix well and serve immediately.

Notes

For a lighter version, use less dressing or low-fat options.
Keyword Caesar, chicken, pasta