chicken caesar pasta

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Melinda Stern
Santa Maria, CA

from my favorite FN cook, RR. my kids LOVE this recipie. i think it's a good way to introduce salads to kids who may not usually like them.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For chicken caesar pasta

  • 1 lb
    penne pasta
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken, thighs or breasts
  • ground black pepper
  • 1/2
    bottle of caesar dressing
  • 1/2 c
    grated parmigano reggiano
  • 1/2
    head romaine lettuce, chopped

How To Make chicken caesar pasta

  • 1
    Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring up to a boil to cook the pasta. Once at a boil, add some salt and the pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Right before draining, remove and reserve 1 cup of the pasta-cooking water. Drain pasta thoroughly, return to the pot and reserve.
  • 2
    While the pasta is cooking, place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 turn of the pan of EVOO, about 1 tablespoon. Season the chicken with salt and ground black pepper, and cook in the pan until golden brown and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside. When cool enough to handle, chop into bite-size pieces.
  • 3
    Add the dressing to the pan of cooked pasta along with the Parmigiano Reggiano and reserved cup of pasta water.
  • 4
    Toss with the lettuce and chopped chicken, and serve.

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