Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
If you're looking for a simple meal that's fresh, filling, and packed with flavor, this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe is about to become a favorite. It combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, crisp vegetables, creamy Caesar dressing, and plenty of Parmesan cheese for a satisfying dish that works for just about any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) box mini penne pasta
- 1½ pounds cooked chicken chopped
- ½ cup green bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup red onion chopped
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs chopped
- ½ (8-ounce) bottle creamy Caesar salad dressing, or more to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the mini penne until al dente according to the package directions.
- Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water, and let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped chicken, diced green bell pepper, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Toss again before serving and add extra dressing if desired.
Notes
- Cook the pasta just until al dente for the best texture.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Add extra Caesar dressing before serving if the pasta absorbs some while refrigerated.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 382
- Total Carbohydrates: 34g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 102mg
- Vitamin C: 6mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Calcium: 62mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 245mg