Chicken Caesar Pasta Delight
Ingredients List
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1 pound dry penne pasta
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1 tablespoon butter
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6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 (8 ounce) bottle Caesar salad dressing
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¼ cup red wine vinegar
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded
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1 large tomato, chopped
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta.
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken, pepper, and salt. Cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat.
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In a separate bowl, combine the salad dressing, vinegar, and cheese. Toss the cooked pasta, chicken, lettuce, and dressing mixture together. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and top with diced tomatoes. Optionally, garnish with croutons and Parmesan curls.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 465 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 48g | Carbs |
| 29g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 465 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
| Cholesterol 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium 529mg | 23% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin C 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium 110mg | 8% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 369mg | 8% |
* 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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5