Chicken Bacon Caesar Pasta Salad
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PREP TIME
5 minutes
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COOK TIME
15 minutes
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DIFFICULTY
Easy
Ingredients
- 1 bag pasta (your choice — penne, rotini, or bow ties work great)
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4–6 strips of bacon
- Fresh produce (like romaine, cherry tomatoes, red onion, or cucumber)
- Caesar dressing (your favorite brand or homemade)
- Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- For Chicken Seasoning:
- Creamy Caesar Dressing
- Flavor God Italian Zest
- Salt (to taste)
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
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Italian Zest Seasoning
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INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water, then refrigerate to cool completely.
- 2 Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 3 Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with EVOO, Creamy Caesar Dressing, Italian Zest, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden and fully cooked. Let cool, then chop into chunks.
- 4 Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chicken, bacon, and fresh produce. Pour in Caesar dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- 5 Chill & Serve: For best results, refrigerate the finished salad for a few hours before serving to let flavors meld. Serve cold and enjoy!