Chicken Pasta Caesar Salad

Name: Chicken Pasta Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta (about 8 ounces); 6 cups torn romaine; 3 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing; 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted; Caesar salad croutons, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

My colleagues and I made a pact to eat healthier, and we took turns sharing dishes. I'm happy to report that, thanks to recipes like this crisp and tangy salad, we all trimmed down. —Teresa Jordan, Springville, Utah

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta (about 8 ounces)
6 cups torn romaine
3 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Caesar salad croutons, optional

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Toss with romaine, chicken, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, dressing, almonds and, if desired, croutons; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 422 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein.

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