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Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe

This easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with bacon is creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor! Made with rotini pasta, juicy chicken, fresh romaine, and a blend of Caesar and Italian dressing, it’s perfect for meal prep, summer cookouts, or quick dinners!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: caesar salad, chicken, cookout, pasta salad, salad
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Tamara J.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Rotini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken bouillon optional to season water
  • 2 cups Chicken breast pre-cooked, chopped
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

  • Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil, season the water with the chicken bouillon (optional but recommended). Add the pasta and let it boil for about 7 minutes, or until it is just al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and set it aside so that it can cool. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, chicken, bacon, and romaine lettuce.
  • Now sprinkle in the parmesan cheese. Pour in the Caesar dressing and Italian dressing, and gently toss everything together until it is all evenly combined and coated with the dressing.
  • Season your pasta salad with black pepper, mix well. Then cover your bowl with an airtight lid or wrap, and chill for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1749mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1447IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg
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