Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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This easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad has all the good stuff we love, including grilled chicken, crispy croutons, fresh vegetables, and penne pasta all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing. It's fresh, satisfying, and ready in just 30 minutes!

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a winner for so many occasions.

I've been making this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for years! I love that it comes together in just 30 minutes, travels perfectly to potlucks and BBQs, and works just as well as a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of crunchy croutons, crisp romaine, juicy chicken, and creamy Caesar dressing in every bite is just unbeatable. If you're looking for an easy pasta salad recipe that's fresh, filling, and always a crave worthy, this one is it!

Try more of my pasta salad recipes, like Orzo Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, Chicken Pasta Salad, Cold Noodle Salad, Street Corn Pasta Salad, and Pesto Tortellini!

How to make Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad:

Cook Pasta: Follow instructions on package to cook pasta. Drain water then set pasta aside to cool.

Combine Ingredients: Chop the grilled chicken breasts into small chunks. In a large bowl, toss together chicken, cooked penne pasta, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, green onion, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and croutons.

Add Dressing: Drizzle with desired amount of Caesar salad dressing then toss to coat. Serve this simple chicken caesar pasta salad recipe for potlucks, BBQ's, or just an easy and fresh meal.

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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Author: Lauren Allen

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is packed with juicy grilled chicken, croutons, parmesan cheese, and fresh veggies, all coated in a rich Caesar dressing! Whether you're meal prepping for the week or feeding a crowd at your next BBQ, this cold pasta salad comes together in just 30 minutes.

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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Equipment

• Pot
• Mixing bowl
• colander

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 6 ounces penne pasta
• ▢ 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, , grilled
• ▢ 4 cups Romaine lettuces, , chopped
• ▢ 1/2 medium size cucumber, , chopped
• ▢ 1 carrot, , shredded
• ▢ 1/4 cup green onion, , thinly sliced
• ▢ 2 cups cherry tomatoes, , halved
• ▢ 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1/2 cup croutons, (optional)
• ▢ Caesar salad dressing, , to taste

Instructions 

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain water and set aside to cool.
  6 ounces penne pasta
• Chop the grilled chicken breasts into small chunks.
  1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
•  In a large bowl toss together chicken, cooked penne pasta, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, green onion, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and croutons.
  4 cups Romaine lettuces, ½ medium size cucumber, 1 carrot, ¼ cup green onion, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, ½ cup croutons
• Drizzle with desired amount of Caesar salad dressing and toss to coat.
  Caesar salad dressing

Notes

*Nutritional label does not include dressing.

Make Ahead Instructions: The chicken can be cooked and all the ingredients can be chopped ahead of time. Wait to add the dressing until ready to serve.

Storing Instructions: This creamy chicken pasta salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two. To make it work for meal prep I'd suggest storing the lettuce separately, and mixing it in just before eating.

Dressing – You can make homemade Caesar dressing, or buy a good quality creamy Caesar dressing from the store. I like Newman's Own or Marzetti brand.

No Chicken – I love how the chicken makes it more filling, but you can leave it out.

Gluten-free Adaptations: use gluten-free penne pasta, Caesar's dressing, and croutons.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 330mg, Potassium: 930mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 7201IU, Vitamin C: 24mg, Calcium: 130mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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*I originally shared this recipe May 2014. Updated June 2018, July 2022 and April 2026.