Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combining tender chicken, pasta, crisp lettuce, and creamy dressing for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 juice from 1/2 a lemon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 cups dry rotini pasta (not tri-color)
- 1 large head romaine hearts
- 0.5 small yellow onion (sliced thin)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (shredded from the block)
- 0.75 cup Caesar dressing (Marzetti's)
- 1 cup croutons (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half to create thin cutlets, then marinate with salt, pepper, spices, olive oil, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes per side until cooked through, then dice and cool.
- Boil pasta until al dente, rinse with cold water, and drain thoroughly.
- Combine lettuce, pasta, onion, half the parmesan, and Caesar dressing in a bowl. Toss to combine.
- Top salad with diced chicken, remaining parmesan, croutons, and additional dressing if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer or add more dressing to taste.