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A bowl of pasta salad with chicken and lemon.

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe

Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 746kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Toss some chilled pasta and juicy bites of chicken into a traditional Caesar salad for a quick and easy lunch!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 12 ounces dry rotini pasta (¾ pound)
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce rinsed and dried (from about 2 heads)
  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken (from about 3 chicken breasts)
  • 1 cup croutons store-bought or homemade
  • ½ cup cooked bacon crumbles
  • ½ cup freshly shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

For the Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup freshly shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1½ lemons)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large pot of salted water, cook the rotini pasta to al dente. Rinse cooked pasta with cold water.
    12 ounces dry rotini pasta
    A bowl of ingredients for a pasta dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients including the cooked pasta. Set aside for now.
    4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 4 cups cubed cooked chicken, 1 cup croutons, ½ cup cooked bacon crumbles, ½ cup freshly shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
    The ingredients for a pasta salad in a wooden bowl.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together all dressing ingredients. Stir until well mixed.
    1 cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup freshly shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    A bowl of pasta and a bowl of sauce.
  • Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss well to mix.
    Chicken pasta salad in a wooden bowl.

Notes

Storage: Store chicken Caesar pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 746kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1039mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2915IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 3mg