Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A creamy, crunchy pasta salad combining tender chicken, crisp romaine, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing, with croutons added just before serving for the best texture.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 12 ounces rotini pasta
• 3 cups cooked chicken
• 2 cups romaine lettuce
• 0.75 cup caesar dressing
• 0.75 cup parmesan cheese
• 1.5 cups croutons
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente, then drain. (about 10 min) — Boiling
2. Rinse the pasta under cold water until cool. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a large bowl. (about 3 min) — Cold
3. Add the cooked chicken, romaine, Parmesan, Caesar dressing, lemon juice, and black pepper. Toss gently until evenly coated. (about 3 min) — Room temperature
4. Fold in the croutons just before serving so they remain crisp. (about 1 min) — Room temperature