Chicken Caesar Pasta

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An interesting twist on a classic. My family's new favorite.

Submitted by bsteimle
Published on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound dry penne pasta

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle Caesar salad dressing

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded

  • 1 large tomato, chopped

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, pepper and salt. Cook 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove skillet from heat.

  3. In a bowl, mix together salad dressing, vinegar and cheese. Toss together pasta, chicken, lettuce, and dressing mixture. Place in large serving bowl, and sprinkle with tomato. Garnish with croutons and Parmesan curls, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

465 Calories
16g Fat
48g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 465
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 529mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 369mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.