Go Back
–+ servings
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for Quick Weeknight Wins

Enjoy a delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that combines tender chicken, pasta, romaine, and creamy dressing in just 30 minutes.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt season generously
For the Pasta Salad
  • 8 ounces Pasta (Rotini, Penne, or Farfalle) choose your favorite shape
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise adjust for thickness
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Caesar Salad Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic
For the Salad Toppings
  • 2 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Croutons for topping

Equipment

  • skillet
  • large pot
  • Colander
  • medium bowl
  • large salad bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sauté in olive oil for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Dice into bite-sized pieces after resting.
  2. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  3. Make the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Adjust thickness with a splash of milk if needed.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta and dressing. Add chicken, romaine, tomatoes, and red onion. Toss gently until mixed.
  5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Serve: Toss gently before serving. Add croutons just before serving for crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavors, chill the salad before serving and add croutons right before serving.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!