Taste of Home
Tortellini & Chicken Caesar Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 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
Ingredients
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1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
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1/3 cup finely chopped onion
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
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1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes
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1 can (6-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
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3/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
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3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
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1.
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water.
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2.
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.
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3.
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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