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Caesar Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken

Caesar Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken

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SUMMARY

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. light or regular Caesar salad dressing, divided
  • 4 (4 to 5 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups (6 oz.) multi-grain or regular penne pasta, cooked, rinsed with cold water and drained
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Chef Blends™ Shredded 6 Cheese Italian, divided
  • 3 cups packed torn romaine lettuce leaves
  • 1-1/2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup prepared garlic or herb croutons
  • Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  • 1

    Brush the 2 tablespoons dressing over both sides of chicken breasts. Grill over medium-hot coals on a covered grill or cook in a ridged grill pan over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes per side or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Transfer to carving board; let cool 15 minutes. Cut chicken into chunks.

  • 2

    Meanwhile, combine pasta and remaining 1/2 cup dressing in a large bowl. Add chicken and 1-1/2 cups cheese; toss well. Add lettuce and tomatoes; toss well and transfer to serving plates. Top with remaining cheese and croutons. Serve with pepper.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serves: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 448

Total Fat 24.9g

Saturated Fat 7.2g

Trans Fat 5.7g

Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g

Cholesterol 45mg

Sodium 728mg

Carbohydrates 27g

Protein 18g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Vitamin A 202RE

Vitamin C 11mg

Calcium 274mg

Iron 1mg

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