Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for Quick School Lunch Ideas
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines tender pasta, seasoned chicken, crisp romaine, Parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing for a balanced and filling dish suited for meals, gatherings, or make-ahead preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups rotini pasta
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup garlic croutons
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta until tender, then cool.
- Cook or prepare chicken and dice into pieces.
- Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine pasta, chicken, lettuce, and Parmesan.
- Add dressing and toss gently.
- Top with croutons before serving.
Notes
Add croutons just before serving for best crunch. Chill briefly for better flavor balance.