Description

This Easy Chicken Caesar Tortellini Salad combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, crisp romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing for a quick, flavorful lunch. It’s perfect for busy weekdays, meal prep, or summer gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped

9 ounce package cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)

3 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1/2 cup Caesar dressing

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup crispy bacon bits

1/2 cup seasoned croutons

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup sliced red onion

Instructions

1. Cook tortellini according to package instructions and rinse under cool water.

2. Prepare chicken by shredding rotisserie meat or cooking and chopping breasts.

3. In a large bowl, add Caesar dressing and stir in optional Greek yogurt or lemon juice if desired.

4. Add cooled tortellini, chicken, and romaine to the bowl and toss gently to coat.

5. Fold in Parmesan cheese, bacon bits, croutons, tomatoes, and red onion.

6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to meld flavors.

7. Toss again before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: salad
Method: tossing
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 520
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 2
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 60

Keywords: chicken tortellini salad, caesar pasta salad, easy lunch recipe, meal prep salad, tortellini salad, summer salad, caesar salad