Tired of your same old Caesar salad? Add chicken and penne pasta to transform it into the BBQ side dish of your dreams.
Ingredients
Ingredients
FOR THE PASTA SALAD
1 lb. penne
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. garlic powder
Kosher salt
2 c. chopped romaine lettuce
1 c. halved grape tomatoes
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 c. croutons
2/3 c. Caesar dressing
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to large bowl.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Cook until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes, then cut into 1" pieces.
Step 3
Add romaine, tomatoes, Parmesan, croutons, and chicken to pasta bowl.
Step 4
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.