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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a creamy, protein-packed dish perfect for summertime meals or meal prepping. It combines tender chicken, mini penne pasta, crisp vegetables, and a rich Caesar dressing for a refreshing and satisfying bite. Ideal as a main course or a side dish, this salad is easy to make and can be customized to suit different tastes.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes (including chilling time)

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 ounce) box mini penne pasta
  • 1 ½ pounds chopped cooked chicken
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup chopped red onion
  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • ½ (8 ounce) bottle creamy Caesar salad dressing, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  2. Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Stir in chicken, bell pepper, Parmesan, onion, and eggs. Pour in salad dressing and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and flavors have blended, at least 2 hours.

  • Author: zakia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Pasta Salad
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10
  • Calories: 382 per serving