Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad #Recipe Lunch, Side Dish, or Appetizer

I just love a good pasta salad!  The BEST pasta salads, in my book, are both easy to put together and delicious.  With just six simple ingredients, this Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad definitely goes down as easy and delicious.  The only ingredient that needed to be cooked was the pasta!

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Recommended Kitchen Tools

Pasta Pot

Collander (if you don’t use a pasta pot)

Cooking Spoon

Mixing Bowl with lids (the lids allow for easy storage of leftovers)

Vegetable Knife

Cutting Board

Measuring Cups

Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe | Trisha Dishes | Light Lunch Recipes

This super simple recipe begins by cooking the pasta according to the package directions.  A quick stir here and there will help to keep the pasta from sticking to one another.  I sometimes add a pinch of salt to mine just for taste preference.  Once the pasta is cooked as desired, I strain the pasta and allow it to cool while I do some chopping.  I prefer my cucumber and celery to be cut into small pieces, but you may certainly cut your veggies any way you like them.  I also highly recommend including some celery leaves as you chop the celery for added flavor.  Finally, I chop up some mozzarella string cheese into small chunks.

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Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe | Trisha Dishes | Light Lunch Recipes

In a large bowl, I mix the pasta, veggies, and cheese together.  I add the canned chicken breast which is precooked and couldn’t be any easier.  If I happen to have some leftover chicken or deboned rotisserie chicken like my local Costco sells in the deli section, I would use that instead, but the canned chicken is really good, too.  Lastly, I add the Caesar dressing until it is all just coated.

Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe | Trisha Dishes | Light Lunch Recipes

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It should, ideally, be served cold, but I had a bowl right away, and it was just wonderful.  Keep the pasta salad refrigerated until you’re ready to serve.

Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe | Trisha Dishes | Light Lunch Recipes

Are you ready to make some Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad?  Check out the recipe below!

If you like this pasta salad recipe, you might also like my Canned Salmon Salad Recipe for an easy light lunch or dinner.


Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe | Trisha Dishes | Light Lunch Recipes

About Trisha

Trisha Kilpatrick is a homeschooling mother of three. She has a degree in Education with a double major in Elementary and Special Education, but she is more proud of her countless hours of volunteer work in Children's Church. She believes that all children can learn and that, in life, simple is almost always best. *Affiliate links are used on this site. I may be compensated when you click on or buy from these links. If you have any questions, you can contact me at questions@trishadishes.com .

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