Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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You'll be making this Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad on repeat. It's a delicious and satisfying twist on the classic salad. 

I love to upgrade traditional pasta salads to new, intriguing versions of themselves. Whether that be adding extra protein, a spicy kick, or a grilled ingredient to the mix, it usually becomes family favorite!

My Southwest Tortellini Salad, Light BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad, and Tuna Pasta Salad are great examples of how to be creative in the kitchen.

This Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe features crisp romaine, juicy grilled chicken, rich Parmesan, and tender pasta tossed in a creamy dressing that will blow your mind. It's a must make!

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?

• 1 large romaine lettuce heart
• 1-2 chicken breasts
• Approximately 6 oz uncooked rotini pasta (I used these gluten free noodles)
• ½ cup sliced red onions
• 1 cup creamy caesar dressing
• fresh Parmesan cheese
• cracked black pepper

Optional: I prefer to slice my chicken breast in half and marinate them in Italian dressing for a few hours before grilling.

HOW DO I MAKE GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD?

Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions and grilling the chicken until cooked through and you have desired char marks. (Use your discretion regarding the number of chicken breasts you use.)

While both of those are cooking, chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and slice the red onion into thin strips.

Once the pasta is finished cooking, drain and set aside. Remove the grilled chicken, slice into thin strips and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, pasta and red onion. Top with desired creamy Caesar dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Garnish with fresh Parmesan and cracked black pepper.

This recipe for Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is perfect for summer grilling season. Simple and easy!

And, if you love anything "Caesar" be sure to check out my Toasted Chicken Caesar Sliders! 

Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

• 1 large romaine lettuce heart
• 1-2 chicken breasts
• Approximately 6 oz uncooked rotini pasta (I used gluten free)
• ½ cup sliced red onions
• 1 cup creamy caesar dressing
• desired amount of fresh Parmesan cheese
• desired amount of cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions and grilling the chicken until cooked through and you have desired char marks. (Use your discretion regarding the number of chicken breasts you use.)
2. While both of those are cooking, chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and slice the red onion into thin strips.
3. Once the pasta is finished cooking, drain and set aside.
4. Remove the grilled chicken, slice into thin strips and set aside.
5. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, pasta and red onion.
6. Top with desired creamy Caesar dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
7. Garnish with fresh Parmesan and cracked black pepper.