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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is the BBQ side you'll make every summer! Take your favorite salad poolside with this twist on bowtie pasta salad, which features creamy Caesar dressing and crispy bacon.
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken caesar, chicken caesar pasta salad, pasta salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 302kcal
Author Stacie Vaughan

Ingredients

  • 1 package Bowtie pasta 16oz/410g package, uncooked
  • 2 chicken breasts cooked and cut into cubes
  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup garlic croutons
  • ½ cup bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Caesar salad dressing
  • lemon for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, stir together Romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, chicken, pasta, bacon, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
  • Chill in fridge until ready to serve. Stir before serving.

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Notes

If you prefer a saucier pasta salad, increase the amount of dressing you use to 1 cup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 639mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g