Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

5 from 2 votes

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is quick and easy to prepare. It combines the classic elements of a Caesar salad with the comforts of pasta and poultry.

Prep Time20

Cook Time12

Total Time32

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 337kcal

In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, mayonnaise, garlic powder, anchovy paste, and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Set aside.
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, ¾ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
12 ounces uncooked pasta
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite sized pieces.
1 heart of Romaine lettuce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped Romaine lettuce, and croutons. Season with salt and black pepper.
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, 1 cup croutons, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
Pour the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until well coated in the dressing. Make sure all the components are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
Once the salad is nicely dressed, transfer it to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.

Storage:

To Store: Store leftover chicken pasta Caesar salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Tips:

If you're not a fan of anchovies, you can omit the anchovy paste from the dressing. The salad will still be delicious, but you may notice a slight difference in flavor. Alternatively, you can substitute the anchovy paste with Worcestershire sauce for a similar umami flavor.
Due to the creamy nature of the dressing, you may notice some separation after refrigeration. Simply give the salad a gentle toss before serving to redistribute the dressing and ingredients. Keep in mind that the croutons may lose their crunchiness over time when stored in the salad.