Chicken Caesar Pasta
(from Squiffer’s recipe box)
Source: Allrecipes 30 Minutes or Less
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Pasta, caesar dressing
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry penne pasta
- 1 tbsp butter
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves-cut into 1 in. cubes
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 (8 oz) bottle Caesar salad dressing
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed, drained, and shredded
- 1 large tomato-chopped
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.