Chicken and Bacon Caesar Pasta Salad

Step 1

Chop and wash the romaine hearts and place the pieces in a large bowl.

Step 2

Boil water and cook the pasta according to package instructions.

Step 3

When the pasta is done cooking, use a colander to drain the pasta. Run cold water over the pasta to stop the cooking and to cool off the pasta. Add the pasta to the bowl with the romaine.

Step 4

Cook the strips of bacon until crispy. Once crispy, pat the bacon grease off with a paper towel and set the bacon aside.

Step 5

Cut the chicken breasts into one inch pieces. Lightly oil a sauté pan and place the diced chicken into the pan. Add the Italian seasoning and granulated garlic. Cook 10 minutes on medium high and sauté until the chicken is completely cooked. Take the chicken out of the pan and place it on a plate. Set that aside.

Step 6

Add the chicken and shredded parmesan to the bowl. Crumble the bacon into the bowl. Top with the Caesar dressing. Toss everything together until completely combined.

Step 7

Right before you are ready to serve, top with croutons and more shredded parmesan. Serve immediately.