Monday, February 15, 2010

Chicken Ceasar Pasta

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 30 min.

Ingredients
  • 3 quarts water
  • 2-1/2 C. uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
  • 1-1/2 C. cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 2/3 C. Caesar vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add pasta. Return to a boil; cook for 4 minutes. Add asparagus; cook 6-8 minutes longer or until pasta and asparagus are tender.


Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove from the heat.


Drain pasta mixture; return to the pan. Add the chicken, tomatoes and vinaigrette. Cook over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with onions and Parmesan cheese.

Can be served warm or cold. Cold tastes better.

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