Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
20 minutes
Salads
Ingredients
- 1 lb. penne
- 1 tablespoon Fustini's Gremolata olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Fustini's Tuscan Spice blend
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 2/3 cup Caesar dressing (storebought or homemade)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
- freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Season chicken with seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Cook until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes, then cut into 1" pieces.
- Add romaine, tomatoes, Parmesan, croutons, and chicken to the pasta bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing, lemon juice, and parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over penne mixture and toss to combine.
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