Pasta Caesar with Chicken
Pasta Caesar with Chicken combines tender penne and juicy chicken tossed in a creamy, tangy Caesar dressing, brightened with a splash of red wine vinegar. Crisp romaine and fresh tomato add cool crunch against the warm, cheesy pasta for a balanced bite. Serve it for a hearty weeknight dinner or a satisfying potluck dish that pleases a crowd.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly firm; drain.
- 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Add chicken, pepper, and salt.
- 5
Cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat.
- 7
In a bowl, combine the salad dressing, vinegar, and cheese.
- 8
Toss the pasta, chicken, lettuce, and dressing mixture together.
- 9
Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with tomato.
- 10
Garnish with croutons and Parmesan curls, if desired.
- Calories 483.99 kcal High
- Protein 9.83 g Moderate
- Carbs 47.87 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.99 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.09 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 28.9 mg Moderate
- Sodium 723.08 mg High
- Fiber 3.52 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.18 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 89.1 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.44 mg Low Source
- Potassium 242.68 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 34.04 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.18 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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