Healthy Salads: Chicken Caesar Pasta | Submitted By: bsteimle

1 pound dry penne pasta1 tablespoon butter6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 (8 ounce) bottle Caesar salad dressing1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded1 large tomato, choppedBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, pepper and salt. Cook 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove skillet from heat. In a bowl, mix together salad dressing, vinegar and cheese. Toss together pasta, chicken, lettuce, and dressing mixture. Place in large serving bowl, and sprinkle with tomato. Garnish with croutons and Parmesan curls, if desired. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 443 | Total Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 59mg

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