Chicken Caesar Pasta

Submitted by JLBurnell

"I love anything caesar."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb dry penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 6 chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch cubes (skinless and boneless)
• 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 tomatoes, chopped

directions

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 al dente; drain.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add chicken, pepper and salt. Cook 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove skillet from heat.
5. In a bowl, mix together salad dressing, vinegar and cheese.
6. Toss together pasta, chicken, lettuce, and dressing mixture.
7. Place in large serving bowl, and sprinkle with tomato.
8. Garnish with croutons and Parmesan curls, if desired.