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This one-pot chicken caesar pasta is rich, creamy, and can be made in 15 minutes! It’s pure comfort food.
Hello, pasta!
This Tuesday we’re taking a break from your weekly dose of desserts and we’re having pasta!
Because I love carbs.
And easy dinners.
And chicken caesar anything and everything.
And cheese. Parmesan cheese.
So a 15-minute chicken caesar pasta dish was the obvious answer.
As much as I love cooking, the easier a dinner recipe is, the better it is. At the end of the day, it can be so overwhelming to put together a meal that isn’t a bowl of cereal or take-out.
And, because washing dishes is the absolute worst, one-pot meals are my go-to dinner of choice, which gives me more time to Pinterest, watch Gilmore Girls for the millionth time, try my hand at crafting (and getting the life sucked out of me because hot glue guns really, really hurt), or make a glorious dessert.
There are two things that make this dish what it is: Barilla Pronto pasta and Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Strips.
Barilla Pronto pasta can be made in under 10 minutes (say whaaa? I know, those were my words exactly), and Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Strips are fully cooked and 98% fat free. Pair that with tomatoes, herbs, croutons, and parmesan cheese, and you’ve got yourself a nutritious, complete meal in 10-minutes.
Magic.
- 1 12oz box Barilla Pronto pasta (I used rotini)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Strips
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian herb seasoning dried
- 1/2 cup seasoned croutons crushed
- 1/4-1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing
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In a large pot, boil pasta in 3 cups of water (following the directions on the back of the box). Add olive oil and salt to pasta (for flavoring) while it's cooking.
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Meanwhile, defrost chicken strips in the microwave, about 2-3 minutes. Once hot, chop chicken into small cubes.
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Chop cherry tomatoes in half. Set aside. (During this time, crush the croutons as well).
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When pasta is cooked, add in chicken, cherry tomatoes, croutons, Italian herb seasoning, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese (saving the other 1/2 cup for serving), and as little as 1/4 cup of Caesar dressing to as much as 1/2 cup.
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When serving, top with more Parmesan cheese and dressing, if desired.
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Enjoy!
Kristyn says
Thanks for sharing such an easy weeknight meal! 🙂
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
This is soooooo much fun! Caesar salads are my favorite, and a pasta version sounds like just about the best idea ever!
Maris (In Good Taste) says
Pretty photos! I love cherry tomatoes in pasta.
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Chicken caesar is one of my favourite meals – love that you made it into pasta! That would be terrific!
Nutmeg Nanny says
This pasta look so delicious and easy to make. I just know my husband would go crazy for this!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love finding easy pasta dishes like this! Sounds delicious, Michelle! What a perfect weeknight meal!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
This pasta is so gorgeous! And I love that it’s quick and easy. Thank you for sharing, Michelle! 🙂
Michelle @ My California Kitchen says
I love this pasta! Yum! So pretty. I wish every meal could be one-pot.
Michelle@The Complete Savorist says
Great looking pasta! I love caesar salad, so I know I would love this in pasta form…allowing me to watch Gilmore Girls too.
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Easy meals like this are the BEST! Love the simplicity in this dish!
Beth says
Oh my gosh, your light, the pasta.. it looks AMAZING!
Danielle says
I’m all about quick dinners during the week, so this sounds fantastic! My husband would absolutely love this too 🙂