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A creamy pot of penne pasta with seared chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, and crunchy croutons.

One-Pot Chicken Caesar Pasta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 680 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 3 cups low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 0.5 cup seasoned croutons

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add to the pot and sear until browned and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the pot and set aside on a plate.
  • Add minced garlic to the residual oil in the pot and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Add the penne pasta to the boiling broth. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in the Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and coats the pasta.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the pot and toss to incorporate and reheat.
  • Remove the pot from the heat source. Fold in the chopped Romaine lettuce and top with croutons immediately before serving to maintain texture.