Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Cheez-It Crunch

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 8 oz bow tie pasta
• 2 whole chicken breasts
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 cup caesar dressing
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 cups extra toasty cheez-its

Instructions

1. Cook the bow tie pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice or dice.
3. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large serving bowl.
4. Add the cooled pasta and sliced chicken to the bowl with the lettuce.
5. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
6. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and toss again.
7. Just before serving, crush the extra-toasty Cheez-Its and scatter generously over the top for crunch.

Notes

Crush the Cheez-Its right before serving to maintain maximum crunch. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days if the topping is stored separately.