"Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is the best of Caesar Salad and Pasta Salad together at last busting with hypnotic texture and bright, tangy, garlicky dressing!..."
INGREDIENTS
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16 oz. bowtie/farfalle, (rotini, penne or other medium pasta)
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4 hearts of Romaine lettuce, (1-inch chop (6 cups))
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 orange bell pepper, chopped
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2 cups croutons
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½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, (more or less to taste)
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2 large chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoon olive oil
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1 ½ tsp EACH smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
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1 tsp EACH salt, dried oregano, dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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8 whole anchovy fillets, blotted dry ((See notes for substitutions))
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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4 garlic cloves, (finely minced)
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1/2 tsp EACH salt, pepper, plus more to taste
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2/3 cup finely, freshly grated Parmesan cheese (like powder)
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milk as needed