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🍝 Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe 🥗

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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:

  1. Prepare the Pasta: 🍝
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool down. Set aside.
  1. 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.
  1. Make the Salad: 🥗
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped chicken, and chopped Romaine lettuce.
  1. Add the Flavors: 🧀
  • Add Parmesan cheese, crispy bacon bits, and a squeeze of lemon juice to the mix.
  1. Dress It: 🍋
  • Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well-coated.
  1. 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!