Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This chicken Caesar pasta salad is a simple, filling dish made with tender pasta, chicken, crisp romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing. It’s perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or anytime you need an easy meal or side for a crowd.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Serving Size servings

Ingredients

2 pounds spiral pasta
4 cups cooked chicken diced
8 cups sliced romaine lettuce
4 cups croutons
1 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Dressing

2 cups Miracle Whip
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water until cooled, and drain well.
In a bowl, whisk together the Miracle Whip, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and adjust the seasoning if needed.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked chicken, romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and dressing. Toss until evenly coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Serves 12 as a main dish, 24 as a side dish.
If the dressing is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil and stir well.
You can make this ahead of time, but add the croutons and lettuce right before serving.
Miracle Whip can be substituted with mayonnaise.

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