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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.
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 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
Nutrition
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.
I have received so many compliments on this recipe. This is such a delicious and fresh recipe, I can’t wait to enjoy this recipe at a BBQ in the summer months paired with a Sauvignon Blanc.
Awesome!!
Delicious and easy. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
My daughter has made this for us and it’s amazing. Easy to prep.
Great meal for a hot summer night. Our family has eclectic tastes, but this was enjoyed by all. I stuck straight to the recipe with the one exception of marinating the chicken in Italian dressing for a few hours before grilling. I think the key to this salad is ensuring all ingredients are well chilled before tossing. Will definitely make again.
I made this today. It’s so so good. Thanks for the recipe.
I made this last night as a quick, easy meal. It was delicious. I made two different batches, one with Brianna’s Asiago Caesar dressing and the other a plant-based Caesar for my lactose-free kids. Highly recommend giving this one a try!
My new favorite salad! So easy and filling!
Delicious and simple lunch! Thanks for the recipe!
So yummy and easy! My whole family (including a 5 and 3 year old) loved it. What a relief to have something easy and delicious to throw together on a busy summer night.