Description
Enjoy a delightful blend of flavors with this Chicken Bacon Caesar Pasta Salad! Packed with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables, it’s a perfect dish for gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- Add Dressing: Pour the Caesar dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
- Serve: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving. Enjoy your Chicken Bacon Caesar Pasta Salad chilled or at room temperature!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken in Caesar dressing before cooking.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead; just add the lettuce and dressing right before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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