Chicken Caesar Pasta Casserole
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Casserole is from my cookbook! It’s a light and creamy pasta tossed with Caesar dressing, chicken, and topped with crushed garlic croutons.
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The weird thing about flying by myself is that people talk to me. I know that sounds strange but when you’re flying with 5 kids, no one talks to you or wants to be anywhere near the hot mess circus we are.
It’s not that I’m anti-social but my alone time is rare. Most days I don’t get to shower or use the restroom alone.
So I had my book in my hands and my headphones in my ears which to me say, “Don’t talk to me, I’m busy relaxing.” But apparently to some people it translates as, “Interrupt me and talk to me for 5 hours.”
I can’t complain too much because I’ve met some interesting people over the years. People that I will never forget.
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Casserole is one of the dishes in my cookbook. If you love Caesar salad or anything Caesar, you’ll love this.
The pasta is tossed in a light creamy dressing and topped with crushed garlic croutons. This is one of those easy go-to meals you’ll love.
Chicken Caesar Pasta Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well here)
- 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing, (I like Cardinis or Brianna's)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup green onions
- 1 ½ cups Caesar flavored croutons, coarsely crushed
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 2-quart baking dish. This is smaller than a 9x13 pan which holds 3 quarts.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, Caesar dressing (you can add as much as 1/4 cup more if desired), chicken broth, and green onions.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and top with crushed croutons. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on top and bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until croutons are golden brown. Serve with a green salad.
Notes
Source: My cookbook
This sounds delicious – I’m thinking it would also work as a cold pasta dish…? Has anyone tried it?
It’s worth a try
This is one of our favorite. I’d like either to make ahead and/or freeze to take to a sick friend. Has anyone tried doing this?
I make one similar to this but also include mozzarella cheese and chopped sweet red peppers.
Yum!
Looks delicious! I’ll be trying it out this week!
This sounds really nice. Always looking for new recipes to try. Thanks for sharing.
Simon
I made this for my family and it was a HUGE hit. THANK YOU for the recipe 🙂
You’re welcome!
Isn’t that funny that no one will talk to you when you are with your kids?? I get the same thing when I have all of mine with me. If I have one with me they will comment otherwise nope. This salad looks amazing, can’t wait to try it out!
Thanks Malinda. Glad I’m not the only one!
So excited for this one! LOVE the ease and quick prep. Perfect for a weeknight din – PINNED!
I think this looks amazing! Your cookbook is on my amazon wishlist to buy!
Thank you!
Christy, I also have and love your book, and this has got to be one of my favorites. When I take a casserole to others, they just rave about how “yummy”. Quick and easy, but also different from other pasta and chicken recipes. I’ve made it numerous times, and it is wonderful as “left-overs”, (if there is any).
Thank you Verna! I appreciate it!
Yummy!! It looks very good!!
Hi thanks for a dinner idea for tonight. You just saved my day Sounds yummy
This is one of my favorite recipes from your book! I’ve made it a few times, it is so good. Leftovers are great too!
Thank you!
Yum – thank you!
mmmmmm çok güzel 🙂