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    Home » Recipes » Pasta » Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

    By Amy · Published: Jul 29, 2019 · Updated: Mar 9, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 2 Comments

    Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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    So creamy, flavorful and satisfying, this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a Caesar lover’s dream!

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    This hearty pasta salad is full of chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, crispy romaine lettuce, bacon, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.  It’s a complete dinner in one bowl.

    Closeup view of chicken Caesar pasta salad in a glass bowl.

    This recipe was inspired by my BLT Pasta Salad – I was craving a Caesar salad, but wanted something heartier… the addition of pasta, chicken and bacon was a winner!

    By using leftover cooked chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes.  An emoji of two hands being held up in celebration.  Fry your bacon while the pasta is boiling or use packaged bacon bits or pieces (be sure to use real bacon, not the imitation kind).

    How many people does this serve?

    This recipe yields approximately 11 cups, so it feeds 6 as a meal or even more as a side dish (it’s perfect for potlucks and cookouts!).

    Closeup of Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in a clear glass bowl.

    Can I make this ahead of time?

    Yes!  However, to prevent the bacon and lettuce from getting soggy, I’d prepare the pasta salad without the bacon and lettuce.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, then toss in the bacon and lettuce just before serving.

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    Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

    A simple, hearty and flavorful pasta salad that’s always a winner with Caesar lovers!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Pasta
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: caesar pasta salad, chicken caesar pasta salad
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Amy

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces penne pasta or other medium pasta
    • ¾ cup Caesar dressing more if creamier consistency is desired
    • 3 cups shredded or cubed fully cooked chicken breasts
    • 1 cup crumbled or diced fully cooked bacon
    • 4 cups roughly chopped romaine lettuce
    • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes sliced in half
    • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

    Instructions

    • Cook pasta according to package directions.  Drain and rinse under cold water.
    • Place cooked pasta in a large bowl.  Pour dressing over pasta and stir to coat evenly.  Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.

    Notes

    • * If making ahead, prepare the pasta salad without the bacon and lettuce, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, then toss in the bacon and lettuce just before serving.
    • This recipe yields approximately 11 cups.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 927mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3077IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 2mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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    1. Tina Eubanks says

      March 01, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      5 stars
      This was amazing. I did not add bacon only because I forgot. My family of four loved it. Will definitely do this again.

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      • Amy says

        March 02, 2021 at 9:52 am

        Thanks so much, Tina – so glad you and your family enjoyed it! 🙂

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