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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

The BEST chicken caesar pasta salad with Greek yogurt caesar dressing and whole wheat pasta. Perfect for family meals and summer BBQs!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 417 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole wheat fusilli pasta or your favorite pasta shape
  • 12 ounces chicken breast cooked and cut into bite-size pieces (about 1 very large or 2 small/medium breasts; see my easy method for cooking it here!)*
  • 1 romaine lettuce heart chopped (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
  • ¾ cup croutons
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 batch Homemade Caesar Dressing

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain into a colander. Rinse under cold water, then shake off as much excess water as possible. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cut up some leftover cooked chicken breasts into bite-size pieces (or cook the chicken breasts according to this method for how to cook shredded chicken).
  3. Prepare the Homemade Caesar Dressing, if necessary.
  4. Shake out the pasta once more, then add the pasta to a large serving bowl. Top with the chicken, romaine, tomatoes, croutons, and Parmesan. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss to combine. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.

Notes

  • *FAVORITE WAYS TO COOK CHICKEN: To cook the chicken in the Instant Pot, see this post for Instant Pot Chicken. To cook the chicken in the slow cooker, see this post for Crock Pot Shredded Chicken. To bake the chicken, see this post for Baked Chicken Breast.
  • MAKE AHEAD: This salad can be made 1 day in advance.
  • TO STORE: Chicken Caesar pasta salad tastes best the day it is made but will keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days and can be made 1 day in advance.
  • LEFTOVER TIP. Make a little extra dressing and set it aside to toss on the leftovers before serving to keep them from drying out. No extra dressing? Try reviving the leftovers with a big squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 6), about 2 cups Calories 417kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 417

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 6), about 2 cups
Calories 417kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.