Ingredients
Pasta Salad Ingredients:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked pasta (farfalle or penne recommended)
3 Romaine lettuce hearts (12 ounces), roughly chopped
1 ½ cups Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)
Parmesan cheese, for topping
Garlic Breadcrumbs Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Cook the Garlic Breadcrumbs: In a sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in breadcrumbs with salt and pepper, cooking until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
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Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. In the same pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
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Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain well in a colander, then rinse with cold water until chilled.
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Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, chopped Romaine, sliced chicken, and Caesar dressing. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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Add Toppings: Sprinkle with garlic breadcrumbs and lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Add extra black pepper if desired.
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Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately for a fresh, crisp texture, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 hours before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes