Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta or fusilli
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup crispy croutons (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, toss pasta with chicken, romaine, tomatoes, parmesan, and Caesar dressing.
- Stir in lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill 10 minutes for deeper flavors or serve immediately with croutons on top.
Notes
- Try grilled chicken for extra flavor
- Substitute whole-wheat pasta for more fiber
- Chill before serving to meld flavors
- Keep dressing separate if packing for lunches
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Method: Boil pasta, then toss with ingredients
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Contains dairy, gluten, poultry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
