Description
A simple recipe for a cold pasta salad featuring chicken and Caesar dressing flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to cool it down.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, shredded chicken, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan cheese.
- Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Stir in the chopped parsley.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, toss in the croutons.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- For a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the dressing mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: chicken caesar pasta salad, cold pasta salad, caesar dressing, easy chicken salad, parmesan pasta