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By: MadelinePosted: 02/22/2023Updated: 02/22/2023

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Combine two amazing dishes to make this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad. Toss pasta, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and chicken in a simple caesar dressing to make the ultimate pasta salad.

Close up above view of chicken caesar pasta salad in a mixing bowl

Not your grandmas pasta salad

I think pasta salad gets a bad reputation for being flavorless or mushy, but pasta salad can also be bright, fresh and loaded with flavor. This chicken caesar pasta salad combines the fresh flavors of a caesar salad with the comfort of a pasta salad.

This is the perfect thing to bring to a backyard barbecue. It can either be served as a main dish or as a side in addition to other items.

Best of all, it is super easy to make! Make a simple homemade caesar dressing sauce and mix it with juicy cubed chicken breast, cooked pasta, crunchy romaine lettuce and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Above view of chicken pasta salad with a small bowl of parmesan cheese next to it

Kitchen tools

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk and mixing spoon
  • Measuring spoons and liquid measuring cup
  • Cheese grater

Serving Suggestions

Like I said before, this is a perfect item to bring to a barbecue or potluck. It is also great on its own as a meal.

You can even make this caesar pasta salad for meal prep. If you want to do it this way, I recommend mixing the pasta, chicken and parmesan cheese with the caesar sauce and keep the chopped romaine separate.

Then, pack it for lunch each day with the pasta salad on top of a bed of romaine lettuce.

Above view of ingredients for a caesar pasta salad

Ingredients

  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt, garlic powder, black pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Pasta
  • Romaine Lettuce
  • Shredded parmesan cheese
  • Mayonniase, lemon juice, white vinegar, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper for the caesar dressing sauce

Ingredient substitutions

You can use any noodle shape that you like for this pasta salad. I recommend using something that will hold on to the sauce like a fusilli, elbow noodle or radiatorre.

This recipe can easily be made gluten free. Just substitute the regular pasta with a gluten free pasta. My favorite one is a brown rice pasta.

To make this recipe dairy free just omit the shredded parmesan cheese. You can substitute it with a dairy free parm or just leave it out all together. It will still be great without it!

Step by step assembly of chicken caesar pasta salad recipe

How to make chicken caesar Pasta Salad

Step 1: Boil Pasta and cook chicken

To begin, boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and pour into a large mixing bowl. Set aside for later.

Then, mix together salt, garlic powder and pepper. Season chicken breast on both sides with the mixture. 

Pour oil in a heavy bottom pan like a cast iron skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, place chicken in pan.

Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes on each side. Ensure that chicken is cooked through by checking for an internal temperature of 165F. Set aside to cool.

Step 2: chop romaine lettuce and make caesar dressing

Next, chop romaine lettuce into shreds. When chicken is slightly cooled, cut into small cubes.

Then, prepare dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. 

Step 3: Mix it all together

Add romaine lettuce, cubed chicken and parmesan cheese to the large mixing bowl with the cooked pasta.

Pour the dressing over top and toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator and serve chilled.

Chicken caesar pasta salad in a mixing bowl and in a serving bowl

Storage

This pasta salad is best enjoyed the same day it is prepared. You can chill it in the fridge for a bit after preparing if you want to serve it chilled.

If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, but the lettuce will become a bit wilted and soggy.

Can I make this ahead of time?

The best way to make this pasta salad with chicken ahead of time is to prepare the pasta, chicken and lettuce and place it in a mixing bowl.

Then, prep the caesar dressing and store it separately. Toss other ingredients with the dressing and parmesan cheese just before serving.

Check out these other pasta salad recipes

  • Peanut Broccoli Pasta Salad
  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
  • Shrimp Pesto Pasta Salad
  • Italian Chicken Pasta Salad

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

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Close up above view of chicken caesar pasta salad in a serving bowl
Recipe

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews

Mix your favorite caesar salad with pasta to make this epic chicken caesar pasta salad!

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 20 minutesTotal: 30 minutes
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Servings: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

  • 8oz pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 4oz romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Dressing Ingredients:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and pour in a large mixing bowl. Set to the side. 
  2. Mix together salt, garlic powder and pepper. Season chicken breast on both sides with the mixture. 
  3. Pour oil in a heavy bottom pan like a cast iron skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, place chicken in pan. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes on each side. Ensure that chicken is cooked through by checking for an internal temperature of 165F. Set aside to cool.
  4. Cut romaine lettuce into shreds and pour into a mixing bowl with the cooked pasta.
  5. When chicken is slightly cooled, cut into small cubes.
  6. Prepare dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. 
  7. Add romaine lettuce, cubed chicken and parmesan cheese to the large mixing bowl with the cooked pasta. Pour the dressing over top and toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator and serve chilled.

Notes

  • You can use any kind of pasta, but I prefer fusilli or any noodle that will hold onto the caesar dressing
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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  1. Chelsie says

    Posted on 3/6 at 8:23 pm

    I’m dairy free so I was thrilled to find a creamy dressing that doesn’t have dairy. This is definitely a Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! All 4 adults in my family plus my 8yo had seconds 😋 Thank goodness I 3xd the dressing bc my husband basically drank it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Karen says

    Posted on 3/8 at 5:18 pm

    Perfect quick weeknight dinner for our family!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Kerry says

    Posted on 3/12 at 11:47 am

    This popped up on my social media this morning and I made it this afternoon. Incredibly tasty. Will be a family favourite.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 3/12 at 12:54 pm

      YAY!! Thanks, Kerry! Glad you enjoy it.

      Reply
  4. hailey says

    Posted on 3/12 at 10:51 pm

    seen this on facebook,

    i added liquid smoke and some mustard powder into the sauce, super yum. other than that i didn’t have to change anything else from the recipe. quick, easy, cheap and DELICIOUS!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 3/13 at 7:05 am

      So glad to hear it, Hailey!

      Reply
  5. Tessa says

    Posted on 3/20 at 8:12 am

    I have no made yet, but looking to use for meal prep. How long does this keep?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 3/20 at 9:00 am

      The best way to make this pasta salad with chicken ahead of time is to prepare the pasta, chicken, and lettuce and place it in a mixing bowl.

      Then, prep the caesar dressing and store it separately. Toss other ingredients with the dressing and parmesan cheese just before serving.

      It is best consumed within 4 days.

      Reply
  6. Kerry says

    Posted on 3/28 at 6:20 pm

    This was so easy to make! The dressing was so flavorful too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 3/28 at 7:38 pm

      Wonderful! Thanks, Kerry!

      Reply

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