Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad brings together crisp romaine, bow tie pasta, tender chicken, and creamy Caesar dressing in every bite. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a quick and hearty dinner!
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bow tie pasta
- 3 hearts of Romaine, chopped
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 12 oz package bacon crispy, crumbled
- 5 ounce bag Caesar croutons
- 16 ounces Caesar dressing
- 6 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and set aside in a large bowl.
- Cook bacon until crispy. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Once cool, crumble and set aside.
- Cut hearts of Romaine into 1 inch pieces and shred rotisserie chicken then add to the large bowl with pasta.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to fully coat noodles and lettuce.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bacon and top with croutons. Toss to combine.
Notes
- Salt the Pasta Water: Season pasta water generously to infuse flavor into the noodles for a tastier salad.
- Cook to Al Dente: Boil pasta until just al dente—overcooked pasta can become mushy once mixed with dressing.
- Rinse After Draining: Rinse pasta under cold water to stop cooking and prevent the noodles from sticking together.