Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• kosher salt
• 1/2 lb. bowtie pasta, cooked
• 2 c. chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 c. halved grape tomatoes
• 1/2 c. shredded parm
• 1/2 c. croutons
• 2/3 c. Caesar dressing
• Juice of 1/2 a lemon
• 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
• kosher salt
• Freshly cracked black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken breasts and season with italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Cook until golden on both sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes a side. Set aside to rest, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine chicken with cooked pasta, romaine, tomatoes, parmesan and croutons.
In a medium bowl, combine caesar dressing with lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the pasta salad mixture and stir to combine. Serve.