Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines grilled chicken, rotini pasta, crisp romaine, turkey ham, Parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's perfect for lunch, dinner, meal prep, or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups diced grilled chicken
- 8 ounces cooked turkey ham diced or crumbled
- 1 heart romaine lettuce chopped
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup Caesar salad dressing
- Freshly ground black pepper optional
- Extra Parmesan for serving optional
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, grilled chicken, turkey ham, chopped romaine lettuce, and Parmesan cheese.
- Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated. Add a little extra dressing if you prefer a creamier Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving for even better flavor.
Notes
- Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Add croutons just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Freshly grated Parmesan provides the richest taste.
- Leftover grilled chicken works perfectly in this recipe.