Chicken Caesar Pasta Recipe
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Chicken Caesar Pasta

By: bsteimle 
"An interesting twist on a classic. My family's new favorite."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (151)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Cocktail Cranberry Sea Breeze
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle Caesar salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded
  • 1 large tomato, chopped

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, pepper and salt. Cook 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove skillet from heat.
  3. In a bowl, mix together salad dressing, vinegar and cheese. Toss together pasta, chicken, lettuce, and dressing mixture. Place in large serving bowl, and sprinkle with tomato. Garnish with croutons and Parmesan curls, if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 465 | Total Fat: 16.4g | Cholesterol: 63mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2007 by fayire   view full review
I thought this dish tasted a lot like a well-made chicken caesar salad. I did make a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2007 by Maureen   view full review
this was a great recipe. i used spinach instead of the lettuce and added bell peppers (yellow...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by DREGINEK   view full review
This is a good side dish or one to take to a potluck. Tasty and would make again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2007 by lovestohost Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I almost didn't rate this recipe since I altered it quite a bit, but I thought it might show...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2007 by MATTANDCINDY   view full review
I would say this recipe is definitley very good but not 5 star worthy. Not sure why but it is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by Lydia   view full review
Excellent. This has become my most requested recipe when I attend family gatherings. I use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by LILUQT   view full review
The first time I made this, my boyfriend ate the entire salad himself over a course of 1 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2012 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Two large chicken breasts was plenty for this recipe. I did lightly season the chicken with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2007 by VALOVESOR   view full review
Very good with a few changes. I used leftover chicken (marinade for chicken recipe) and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by Tata   view full review
I make a very similar recipe and love it. The only difference is that I use Linguine noodles,...

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