Chicken Caesar Pasta (Printer-Friendly Layout)
Chunks of juicy chicken tossed with crunchy lettuce, pasta noodles, cheesy Parmesan, punched up Caesar dressing, and topped with crispy garlic crumbs.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Pasta Salad
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Parmesan for sprinkling on top
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360 ml Caesar dressing
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3 Romaine hearts (340 g), chopped up
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450 g farfalle, uncooked
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450 g boneless chicken breasts, no skin
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a drizzle of olive oil, about 15 ml
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cracked black pepper, as much as you like
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some fine sea salt, to taste
→ Garlic Breadcrumbs
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pinch of black pepper, if you want
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fine sea salt, to taste
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30 g Panko breadcrumbs
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2 garlic cloves, pressed or chopped small
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15 g of butter
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Dig in right away. Sprinkle loads of Parmesan and garlic crumbs on top. Extra black pepper is awesome too. Or pop it in the fridge (covered) and chill for up to 4 hours if you want it cold.
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Grab a big bowl. Toss your chilled pasta with the lettuce, Caesar dressing, and chicken pieces till everything's coated.
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Drop your farfalle into the salted boiling water. Cook to just a bit firm. Drain it well and rinse with cold water so it doesn't get mushy.
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Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken. Heat olive oil in the wiped pan over medium-high till shiny. Lay in the chicken and cook each side for 4 to 5 minutes so it cooks through. Move chicken to a board to rest 5 to 10 minutes, then slice up into little pieces.
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Warm butter in a big pan over medium. Toss in garlic and stir for a minute. Pour in Panko, salt, and pepper. Keep stirring for 2 or 3 minutes until it's golden and smells awesome. Scoop the crumbs into a bowl. Wipe out the pan when you're done.
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Fill a big pot with salted water and get it boiling good and hard over high heat.
# Extra Tips and Tricks:
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Letting chicken rest before you cut it keeps it juicy and soft.
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Salad is tastiest when just mixed up or chilled for only a few hours.
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If you’re whipping up dressing at home, make about one and a half times the usual to have enough for this.