Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This recipe is full of bold flavors and easy ingredients. It turns a regular meal into a special experience. Perfect for a backyard barbecue or a quick family dinner, it tastes like a restaurant but is easy to make.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Sharp chef's knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large skillet or one-pot pasta cooking surface
- Colander for draining
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken diced
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions
- Drain and cool pasta for 5 minutes
- Mix chicken, pasta, and Caesar dressing in large bowl
- Add tomatoes and sprinkle Parmesan cheese
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves