Ingredients:
- 🍗 2 cups cooked chicken (grilled or rotisserie, chopped)
- 🍝 3 cups cooked pasta (penne, fusilli, or farfalle work great)
- 🥬 2 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 🧀 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 🥓 1/4 cup crispy bacon bits
- 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 🥄 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 🧂 Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pasta: 🍝
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool down. Set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: 🍗
- If you don’t have cooked chicken, grill or pan-sear chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper. Once cooked, chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Salad: 🥗
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped chicken, and chopped Romaine lettuce.
- Add the Flavors: 🧀
- Add Parmesan cheese, crispy bacon bits, and a squeeze of lemon juice to the mix.
- Dress It: 🍋
- Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well-coated.
- Season and Serve: 🧂
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4-6
🔥 Calories per Serving: 400-500 (depending on ingredients)
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is perfect for a picnic, lunch, or dinner. It’s a filling and flavorful dish that combines the best of Caesar salad with pasta, making it a delightful meal!