Tortellini & Chicken Caesar Salad

By srumbel

My family loved this pasta salad right from the start, so these days I serve it a lot. When grilling season hits, I grill the chicken as a special treat. —Lee Reese, Rolla, Missouri
from tasteofhome.com

Ingredients

• 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
• 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes
• 1 can (6-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 3/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
• 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Details

Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chicken, onion, oil, garlic, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl, combine salad mix, tomatoes, olives, tortellini and chicken mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.