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Tortellini & Chicken Caesar Salad

Name: Tortellini & Chicken Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix; 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes; 1 can (6-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 3/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing; 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

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

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Ingredients

1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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.

Nutrition Facts

2-2/3 cups: 601 calories, 34g fat (9g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1539mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 33g protein.

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