Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad – Plain Chicken

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe – tender chicken, pasta, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, parmesan, and croutons toss in a creamy caesar dressing. It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a potluck. Easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Easy Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a delicious blend of flavors and textures that makes each bite a delightful experience. Tender pieces of chicken, al dente pasta, and crisp romaine lettuce are tossed together in a creamy Caesar dressing. The addition of crunchy croutons, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a satisfying crunch and an extra layer of savory goodness. It’s a light and filling dish, making it an irresistible choice for lunch or dinner.

How to Make Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This dish is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add noodles and cook according to the package directions for al dente pasta. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool.

Combine cooked chicken, romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes, crumbled bacon, croutons, and parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Add cooked pasta and Caesar dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. 

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• This is a great recipe to use up any leftover chicken you have on hand.
  • You can use any cooked chicken in this dish: rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, baked chicken, chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or chicken tenderloins.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• I use bottled Caesar salad dressing. You can substitute homemade Caesar dressing if you prefer.
• My favorite croutons are Olive Garden croutons. They add a great garlic flavor to the dish.
• You can use any cooked pasta that you enjoy. Fusilli, rotini, penne, bowtie, and elbow macaroni all work great.
• Don’t like chicken? You can swap it out for your favorite protein: steak, pork, or shrimp.
• Add a dollop of anchovy paste if you are a fan of anchovies.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

What to Serve with Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

We absolutely love this chicken caesar salad! We make it almost once a week for lunch or dinner. This pasta salad pairs beautifully with a variety of sides to create a well-rounded meal. 

No matter what you serve alongside this dish, it is sure to be a hit with the whole family!

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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Yield: 6 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe – tender chicken, pasta, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, parmesan, and croutons toss in a creamy caesar dressing. It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a potluck. Easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

• 8 -oz rotini pasta
• 1 -lb grilled chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
• 10 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• 1 cup croutons
• 1½ cups Caesar dressing
• ½ cup parmesan cheese grated or shaved
• salt and black pepper, to taste

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add noodles and cook according to the package directions for al dente pasta. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool.

• Combine cooked chicken, romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes, crumbled bacon, croutons, and parmesan cheese in a large bowl.

• Add cooked pasta and Caesar dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

• This is a great recipe to use up any leftover chicken you have on hand. 
  • You can use any cooked chicken in this dish: rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, baked chicken, chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or chicken tenderloins.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• I use bottled Caesar salad dressing. You can substitute homemade Caesar dressing if you prefer.
• My favorite croutons are Olive Garden croutons. They add a great garlic flavor to the dish.
• You can use any cooked pasta that you enjoy. Fusilli, rotini, penne, bowtie, and elbow macaroni all work great.
• Don’t like chicken? You can swap it out for your favorite protein: steak, pork, or shrimp.
• Add a dollop of anchovy paste if you are a fan of anchovies.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Steph