
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This is the perfect side for your next BBQ.
YIELDS: 8
PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE PASTA SALAD
1 lb. penne
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. garlic powder
Kosher salt
2 c. chopped romaine lettuce
1 c. halved grape tomatoes
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 c. croutons
2/3 c. Caesar dressing
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to large bowl.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Cook until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes, then cut into 1″ pieces.
Add romaine, tomatoes, Parmesan, croutons, and chicken to pasta bowl.
In a medium bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing, lemon juice, and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Pour over penne mixture and toss to combine.
- 1 lb. penne
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp. garlic powder Kosher salt
- 2 c. chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 c. halved grape tomatoes
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 c. croutons
- 2/3 c. Caesar dressingJuice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper