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Chicken Caesar Pasta featured on cravingsofalunatic.com- A wonderful Chicken Caesar Pasta recipe from Generation Y Foodie. Simple, healthy and delicious!
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5 from 3 votes

Author: Generation Y Foodie

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1” chunks
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cup Tuscan kale washed, ribs removed and cut into 1” slices
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz whole-wheat penne
  • ¼ cup low calorie olive oil based Caesar dressing
  • 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions
  • In a large skillet or pot, brown chicken and garlic in olive oil on medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently
  • Add kale, lemon juice, salt, pepper and red pepper
  • Reduce heat to med-low and sauté 5-7 minutes, until kale is wilted
  • Add pasta and salad dressing, toss to coat
  • Serve sprinkled with Parmesan and black pepper