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Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Easy recipes meet zesty Caesar flavor in this quick pasta salad with juicy chicken and crunchy croutons.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salads & Bowls
Cuisine: American
Keywords: dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes for dinner, food receipt easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
  • 1 pound rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup croutons (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, then rinse under cold water and drain completely.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the cooked and cooled pasta, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, croutons, and parsley.
  4. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Top with extra croutons and parsley for garnish, if desired.

Notes

You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Make it ahead and chill to let the flavors develop.