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Sophie Bennett

20-Minute Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A quick summer pasta salad made with rotisserie chicken, Caesar dressing, and crisp lettuce for an easy no-fuss dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rotini pasta or penne
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded, rotisserie chicken works best
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup croutons
  • Salt for pasta water
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, shredded chicken, and chopped romaine lettuce.
  4. Add Caesar dressing and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Stir in parmesan cheese and season with black pepper to taste.
  6. Top with croutons just before serving to keep them crunchy.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Add extra dressing if it dries out after chilling. For best texture, always add croutons right before serving. Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds better flavor than plain boiled chicken.