Chicken, Tortellini Caesar Salad. 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. My Tortellini Caesar Salad is loaded with fresh cheese-stuffed tortellini, crisp romaine, tons of crunchy homemade croutons, grilled chicken, my two-minute salad dressing, and fresh parmesan shavings!
This Caesar Chicken Tortellini has a few components but some of the steps are optional such as marinating your chicken and making Garlic Croutons. Traditional Caesar salad dressings contain anchovies, which I've used once in a dressing and although delicious, totally grossed me out. Shake up your salad routine with this tasty Tortellini Caesar Salad! You can cook Chicken, Tortellini Caesar Salad using 7 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Chicken, Tortellini Caesar Salad
- Prepare 1 packages of frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini.
- It's 1 of Grilled chicken breasts cooked, sliced.
- It's 1 of Romaine lettuce, chopped.
- It's 1 of Grated Parmesan cheese.
- It's 1 of Bacon bits.
- You need 1 of Caesar dressing.
- You need 1 of Tomato, optional.
This easy vegetarian recipe features tender cheese tortellini, crisp croutons You could even mix things up by using spinach tortellini or, if you're enjoying a T-Rex diet, there are even spicy sausage tortellini, and chicken and. I vary how much meat, pasta, and salad I use depending on how many servings I need. If you want to make it in advance or have leftovers, don't add the dressing and croutons beforehand. Caesar salad—with a few yummy surprises.
Chicken, Tortellini Caesar Salad instructions
- Grill chicken and cook tortellini until al dente. Run under cold water, let drain.
- Place desired amount of lettuce and tortellini in bowl. Top with desired amount of Caesar dressing and mix until everything is coated..
- And sliced chicken breast, bacon bits, and Parmesan cheese.
This is the perfect salad to toss for unexpected lunch company. MORE+ LESS The varieties of tortellini available in the refrigerated section of the supermarket are growing. Try some of these other flavors, as well, in this recipe. Recipe: Crispy Chicken Caesar Orzo Salad. This is a dinner salad for pasta-lovers.