Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines tender bow-tie pasta with grilled chicken, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy croutons, all brought together with creamy Caesar dressing. Perfect for a quick meal or a potluck!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bow-tie pasta
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 3 cups grilled chicken chunks or strips
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 1 cup croutons
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1 bottle Caesar salad dressing
Instructions
- Cook the bow-tie pasta according to the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water.
- If using raw chicken, grill it until fully cooked; otherwise, warm up pre-cooked pieces or enjoy them cold.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with a portion of the Caesar dressing.
- Incorporate the grilled chicken into the pasta mix, adjusting the amount of dressing as desired. If preparing for later, cover and chill until needed.
- Right before serving, chop the romaine lettuce and dice the tomatoes.
- Fold the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, bacon bits, croutons, and shredded Parmesan into the pasta mixture. Mix thoroughly.
- Serve immediately, with extra dressing on the side for those who prefer it.