Chicken Caesar Pasta

Recipe Rating:	1 Rating5
Categories:	Chicken, Chicken Salads, Quick & Easy, For Kids
Serves:	6
Prep Time:	30 Min
Cook Time:	30 Min

Ingredients

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

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Melinda Stern

Full Flavored

Santa Maria, CA (pop. 99,553)

Melinda_Mom_of_4

Member Since Sep 2010

Melinda's Notes:

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.

Directions

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.

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.

Add the dressing to the pan of cooked pasta along with the Parmigiano Reggiano and reserved cup of pasta water.

Toss with the lettuce and chopped chicken, and serve.