Tortellini & Chicken Caesar Salad
Quick Info
Prep: 20m | Cook: 5m | Servings: 6
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 pkg (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 pkg (10 oz) hearts of Romaine salad mix
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (6 1/2 oz) sliced black olives, drained
- 3/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 6 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
🍳 Equipment
- Large pot (for pasta)
- Colander
- Large skillet
- Large salad bowl & tongs
📋 Instructions
- Cook refrigerated tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water to halt cooking.
- In a small bowl, toss chicken pieces with chopped onion, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture and sauté for 4–6 minutes until chicken is golden and no longer pink; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large salad bowl, combine Romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, drained sliced olives, cooled tortellini, and cooked chicken.
- Drizzle with creamy Caesar dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Top with shredded Parmesan cheese and crumbled bacon; serve immediately.
💡 Notes & Variations
- For quick meal prep, leftover grilled chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken can be substituted directly.