Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (Printable Version)
A quick main course combining rotini pasta, romaine lettuce, shredded chicken, Parmesan, and croutons with Caesar dressing.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Components
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2 stalks romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-size pieces, core discarded
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1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
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½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 cup uncooked rotini or pasta of choice, cooked according to package directions
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1 cup croutons
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1 cup Caesar dressing
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Black pepper, optional
# Steps:
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Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, run cold water over it, and drain again. Set aside.
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Cut romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, discarding the core.
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In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cold pasta, cooked chicken, Parmesan cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing, and black pepper, if desired.
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Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients evenly with Caesar dressing.
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Serve immediately to prevent the lettuce from getting soggy.
# Notes:
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Rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken are convenient options for this recipe.
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Using a Caesar salad kit that includes dressing and cheese can save time but may require adding extra dressing, Parmesan, and croutons depending on the portion.
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For shredded chicken, use warm chicken as it shreds more easily than cold.
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This recipe can be adjusted by adding more of your favorite ingredients as desired.
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Prepare ingredients in advance but wait to add dressing until just before serving to maintain texture.