Description
Discover the ultimate Bowtie Chicken Caesar Salad, a crowd‑pleasing mix of juicy diced chicken, al dente bowtie pasta, crisp romaine, and a rich Caesar dressing. This easy, protein‑packed salad offers creamy flavor, satisfying crunch from croutons, and a hint of Parmesan, making it perfect for quick lunches, family dinners, or meal‑prep. Ready in just 25 minutes, it delivers a balanced, tasty experience that feels both classic and refreshingly modern. Enjoy every bite! It’s perfect for a season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken diced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup croutons
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta until al dente and rinse with cold water.
- Dice cooked chicken into bite‑size pieces.
- Chop romaine lettuce.
- In a large bowl combine pasta, chicken, lettuce, and Parmesan.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing, toss gently.
- Season with salt and pepper, top with croutons.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
- For extra crunch
- add croutons just before serving. Keep dressing separate if preparing ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Bowtie Chicken Caesar Salad, easy chicken salad, chicken caesar pasta, quick lunch salad, healthy pasta salad, bowtie pasta recipe, caesar dressing recipe, chicken pasta salad, weeknight dinner ideas