Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A pasta salad with grilled chicken and crispy parmesan croutons in a tasty caesar dressing!

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ingredients

For the parmesan croutons:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small clove garlic, grated
• 2 cups bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
• salt and pepper to taste

For the grilled chicken:

• 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded thin
• salt and pepper to taste

For the caesar dressing:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or sour cream or plain yogurt)
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk (or milk)
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1 anchovy fillet, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
• salt and pepper to taste

For the pasta salad:

• 8 ounces pasta
• 6 cups romaine lettuce, sliced
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated or shredded or shaved

directions

For the parmesan croutons:

1. Mix the oil and garlic and let sit for a while before straining the garlic from the oil.
2. Toss the bread in the garlic oil, parmesan, salt and pepper, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 375F/190C oven until lightly golden brown, about 10-15 minutes, mixing half way through.

For the grilled chicken:

3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, and grill (or pan fry in oil) over medium-high heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 4-6 minutes per side, before setting aside to rest for 5 minutes and then slicing it into bite sized pieces.

For the caesar dressing:

4. Mix everything well.

For the pasta salad:

5. Cook the pasta as directed on the package, drain and rinse in cold water until it has cooled.
6. Toss the pasta, lettuce, croutons, and chicken with the dressing and parmesan and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 326, Fat 13g (Saturated 3g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 51mg, Sodium 283mg, Carbs 28g (Fiber 2g, Sugars 2g), Protein 21g

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