Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

FOR THE PASTA SALAD

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb. penne pasta cooked
  • 2 c. chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 c. halved grape tomatoes
  • ½ c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • ½ c. croutons

FOR THE DRESSING

  • ⅔ c. Caesar dressing
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil.
  • Add chicken breasts and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
  • Cook until golden on both sides and cooked through, 6 to 8 per side.
  • Set aside to rest, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine chicken with cooked pasta, romaine, tomatoes, Parm and croutons.
  • In a medium bowl, combine Caesar dressing with lemon juice and parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour over the pasta salad mixture and stir to combine.
  • Serve.
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Course Chicken / Pasta / Salad