Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a fun twist on a classic recipe that my family loves. Creamy Caesar Dressing over pasta, romaine lettuce, chicken, croutons and of course parmesan cheese makes this a PERFEC Pot Luck Salad Recipe too!

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Course: Instant Pot

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 561kcal

Author: Devour Dinner

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breasts
8 oz Pasta medium Shells
3 Cups Chicken Broth or Water
1-2 Tbs Garlic Herb Seasonings
1 Head Romaine Lettuce
1/2 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 Cup Seasoned Croutons
3/4 Cup Caesar Salad Dressing

Instructions

Place 8oz Medium Shells Pasta with 3 cups Chicken Broth or water in the Pressure Cooker for 3 mins with 3 min Natural Release
Rinse and Drain Pasta and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Slice Chicken Breasts horizontally to create 4 evenly sliced Chicken Breasts
Season Chicken Breasts with Salt, Pepper, and Garlic and Herb Seasonings.
Cook Chicken on Stove over Medium/High Heat using EVOO. OR Cook in Air Fryer at 350 degrees for 8 minutes per side or until reaches 165 degrees internal temperature.
Allow to cool before cutting into bite size cubes
Rough Chop 1 head of Romaine Lettuce and place in a large bowl
Add 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan Cheese to bowl
Place 1 Cup Seasoned Croutons in bowl
And Add Cooked Cooled Pasta to bowl. Toss ingredients to combine.
3/4 - 1 Cup Caesar Dressing and toss to coat. Serve Immediately

Notes

Substitutions:

Add shredded Crab Meat in place of cubed chicken. Add 1/3 cup finely diced red onions and 2 sliced hard boiled eggs to recipe. Toss with Ceasar Salad Lite Dressing. Copycat Pampered Chef Recipe.

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