Description
This Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, crisp romaine lettuce, and a creamy Caesar dressing, finished with grated Parmesan and savory beef pepperoni. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for quick lunches, family dinners, or meal‑prep. The balance of protein, carbs, and fresh greens makes it a satisfying, crowd‑pleasing dish that feels indulgent yet stays light, ideal for any season. Serve chilled with extra Parmesan for added richness and flavor at dinner
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup beef pepperoni, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta and let cool.
- Dice cooked chicken.
- Chop romaine lettuce.
- In a large bowl combine pasta, chicken, and lettuce.
- Add Caesar dressing and toss to coat.
- Stir in grated Parmesan and sliced beef pepperoni.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve or refrigerate.
Notes
- For a lighter dressing
- thin the Caesar with a splash of grape juice. Add extra Parmesan just before serving for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, chicken Caesar pasta recipe, quick chicken salad, Caesar pasta salad, easy chicken salad, summer pasta salad, meal prep chicken salad, healthy chicken Caesar, chicken pasta side dish