Chicken Caesar Pasta

Flavorful Caesar style sauce with chunks of chicken breast and penne pasta.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 465 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 pound dry penne pasta
• 1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle Caesar salad dressing
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.