Description
A quick and satisfying pasta salad featuring penne pasta, roasted chicken, and a creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for weeknight dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup croutons
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse briefly under cold water to stop cooking, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- Add Caesar dressing and toss to combine, making sure the dressing coats everything evenly but not drenched.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and croutons on top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Values will vary based on specific brands and portions used. For precise tracking, check specific product nutrition labels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg