Step by step

Method

5 steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the mini penne until just tender, following the package time, then drain and rinse under cold water until cool.

2. 2

   Let the pasta drain well. Chop the cooked chicken, bell pepper, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs into bite-size pieces.

3. 3

   Add the pasta, chicken, pepper, onion, eggs, and Parmesan to a large bowl. Pour in most of the Caesar dressing and fold gently so the pasta does not break.

4. 4

   Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. The pasta will drink up some dressing while it rests.

5. 5

   Toss again before serving and add the remaining dressing a spoonful at a time until the salad looks creamy. Finish with extra Parmesan if you like.