Caesar Bow Ties
Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and satisfying Caesar Bow Ties recipe, a delightful fusion of pasta salad and classic Caesar flavors. Featuring tender bow tie pasta, succulent slices of grilled chicken, and crisp romaine lettuce, this dish is tossed in creamy Caesar dressing for a burst of tangy goodness. Sweet cherry tomatoes add a pop of color and freshness, while Parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons provide rich, savory texture in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for four, this easy recipe combines simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that’s as versatile as it is crowd-pleasing. Whether served as a main dish or a hearty side, Caesar Bow Ties is a guaranteed hit for family dinners or casual gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 0.5 cup Caesar salad dressing
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 pieces grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 0.5 cup croutons
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the grilled chicken slices and warm them through for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled bow tie pasta, cherry tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce, and half of the croutons.
Drizzle the Caesar salad dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Portion the pasta salad into serving bowls. Top each bowl with the warmed grilled chicken slices and the remaining croutons.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Caesar Bow Ties!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.7 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 365 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 3071 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.9 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 179.3 g | 359% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1861 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
