Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 2 whole chicken breast (skinless boneless)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp ground pepper
• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz dry penne pasta
• 1 1/2 cup croutons
• 3 cup romaine lettuce (chopped)
• 3/4 cup caesar dressing
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 In a bowl season the chicken breast with salt, garlic powder and pepper.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a medium skillet on medium heat, add the chicken breast, and sear on both sides until golden and cooked through for 8-10 minutes. Once done remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
3. 3 Once the chicken breasts are cooled down, cut them into cubes and set them aside.
4. 4 Meanwhile, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions and keep it aside for cooling it down.
5. 5 In a large salad mixing bowl combine the chicken cubes, cooked pasta, croutons, lettuce, caesar dressing, and parmesan cheese. Mix them all together until well combined.
6. 6 Transfer the pasta salad to a bowl and serve immediately.

NUTRITION

Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 34g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g