A simple, hearty and flavorful pasta salad that's always a winner with Caesar lovers!
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
8ouncespenne pastaor other medium pasta
¾cupCaesar dressingmore if creamier consistency is desired
3cupsshredded or cubed fully cooked chicken breasts
1cupcrumbled or diced fully cooked bacon
4cupsroughly chopped romaine lettuce
1cupcherry or grape tomatoessliced in half
½teaspoonfreshly cracked black pepper
¾cupshredded 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.