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Chicken Caesar Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: bsteimle  PHOTO BY: K-Dub 

"An interesting twist on a classic. My family's new favorite."
Chicken Caesar Pasta Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 170 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2007 by fayire 
I thought this dish tasted a lot like a well-made chicken caesar salad. I did make a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2007 by Maureen 
this was a great recipe. i used spinach instead of the lettuce and added bell peppers (yellow... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by DREGINEK 
This is a good side dish or one to take to a potluck. Tasty and would make again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2007 by MATTANDCINDY 
I would say this recipe is definitley very good but not 5 star worthy. Not sure why but it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by LILUQT 
The first time I made this, my boyfriend ate the entire salad himself over a course of 1 1/2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2007 by lovestohost 
I almost didn't rate this recipe since I altered it quite a bit, but I thought it might show... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by Lydia 
Excellent. This has become my most requested recipe when I attend family gatherings. I use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by Tata 
I make a very similar recipe and love it. The only difference is that I use Linguine noodles,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2007 by VALOVESOR 
Very good with a few changes. I used leftover chicken (marinade for chicken recipe) and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by Mom2three 
This is very good! Definitely a dish to make ahead and serve cold. Yummy!! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chicken Caesar Pasta

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 443

  • Total Fat: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 59mg
  • Sodium: 452mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.6g
  • Protein: 27.1g

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