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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Recipe by Brian Gerwig on InstagramAdded 29 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. A hearty chicken Caesar pasta salad that combines tender rotini, diced chicken, shredded cheese, and a creamy anchovy‑garlic mayo dressing. Crunchy bacon, fresh lettuce, and croutons add texture, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion.

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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad by Brian Gerwig, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Boil water in a pot.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Water reaches a rolling boil. Use a large pot to prevent overflow when adding pasta.

  2. Add rotini pasta to the boiling water and stir until cooked.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Pasta is tender but firm to the bite. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

  3. Add diced cooked chicken and shredded yellow cheese to the cooked rotini pasta in a large wooden bowl.

  4. Pour the creamy white sauce (mayonnaise mixed with anchovy paste, minced garlic, and black pepper) over the pasta, chicken, and cheese.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce is smooth and well combined. Mix the dressing in a separate small bowl first for even distribution.

  5. Toss the mixture with tongs to coat everything evenly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: All ingredients are evenly coated. Use a gentle tossing motion to avoid breaking the pasta.

  6. Stir in bacon, lettuce, and croutons using a spatula.

  7. Add the dark liquid to the bowl and whisk everything together.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Liquid is fully incorporated. Whisk briskly to emulsify the dressing.

  8. Season with salt as needed.

  9. Serve the chicken Caesar pasta salad.

Tips while you cook

Mix pasta while warm
Combine the cooked rotini with the sauce while the pasta is still warm.
Pre‑whisk the dressing
Whisk mayonnaise, anchovy paste, minced garlic, and black pepper together before adding to the pasta.
Add crunchy items last
Stir in bacon, lettuce, and croutons after the sauce is mixed.
Season at the end
Season with salt after everything is combined.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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