Chicken Caesar Pasta

Chicken Breast - Dinner

An interesting twist on a classic. My family's new favorite.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Chicken Caesar Pasta

Ingredients

1 pound dry penne pasta

1 tablespoon butter

6 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon salt

1 (8 ounce) bottle Caesar salad dressing

¼ cup red wine vinegar

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed

dried and shredded

1 large tomato

chopped

Dinner

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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

Chicken Caesar Pasta

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 465

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29g 58%

Carbohydrates: 48.1g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 3.6g 15%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 16.4g 25%

Saturated Fat: 4.4g 22%

Cholesterol: 63.2mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 2628.4IU 53%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.5mg 104%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 15.3mg 26%

Folate: 166mcg 42%

Calcium: 109.8mg 11%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 49.9mg 18%

Potassium: 369.4mg 10%

Sodium: 528.9mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 147.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.