Tortellini and Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe
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
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 6
contains white meat
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
contains pasta
contains dairy
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 6 bacon strips cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 cup creamy caesar salad dressing
- 1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
- 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 can (6-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives drained
- Carbohydrate 2.64328687767094 g
- Cholesterol 81.0072624333333 mg
- Fat 33.0586561813609 g
- Fiber 0.325467284267784 g
- Protein 25.2642430201368 g
- Saturated Fat 8.72822306314869 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (152g)
- Sodium 754.378155254278 mg
- Sugar 2.31781959340316 g
- Trans Fat 2.47275775329286 g
- Calories 415 calories
Directions Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. 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. 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. Originally published as Tortellini & Chicken Caesar Salad in Simple & Delicious February/March 2014, p1-24 Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
