Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe
Grilled chicken served over crisp romaine, tossed with cavatappi pasta, shaved Parmesan, and classic Caesar dressing.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Pasta Salad
Method
Grilling Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Preparing Pasta Salad
- 3
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- 4
Assemble the Salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled cavatappi pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and croutons.
- 5
Add Dressing
Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- 6
Slice the Chicken
Slice the grilled chicken breasts into strips and arrange them over the top of the pasta salad.
