Chicken Caesar Tortellini
A creamy and flavorful twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring tortellini and grilled chicken for a satisfying family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- Tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)
- Romaine lettuce (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions.
- Prepare the chicken by shredding pre-cooked meat or cooking raw chicken until golden brown.
- Mix about ½ cup of Caesar dressing in a sizable bowl.
- Combine the cooked tortellini and chicken with the dressing, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Add chopped romaine and half of the Parmesan cheese, then fold gently.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining Parmesan and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Notes
This dish can be enjoyed warm or as a chilled pasta salad. Consider garnishing with toasted pine nuts or croutons for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Chicken Caesar, Tortellini, Family meal, Pasta salad, Easy dinner