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Barilla Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Barilla Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken, Italian pancetta and romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing

40 minutes total

Fact: Chicken Caesar salad is so much better when you add al dente Barilla Penne pasta to it! Try it to believe it, with this recipe by Frédérike Lachance-Brulotte of @folksandforks, which is packed with Italian pancetta, cherry tomatoes and romaine lettuce. You'll have a new appreciation for the word 'salad' with your very own Caesar dressing and crispy croutons, made from scratch!

Ingredients

Serves 6

For the salad

1 box Barilla Penne pasta
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup pancetta, or 250 g chopped bacon
15-20 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 mini cucumbers, cubed
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups baguette bread, torn in small cubes
To taste parmesan shavings
1/4 cup olive oil
To taste freshly ground salt and pepper

For the creamy Caesar dressing

1 garlic clove
3 tbsp capers
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup parmesan, grated
1/3 cup milk
1 tbsp olive oil
To taste lemon juice

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs

Method

Step 1

In a pot of salted boiling water, cook Barilla Penne pasta until al dente. Drain and let cool.

Step 2

In a skillet, cook the pancetta at medium heat for about 3 minutes. Once browned, add chicken cubes, season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking for about 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked thoroughly. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 3

In the same skillet, brown baguette bread cubes in 1/4 cup of olive oil while stirring for about 4 minutes. Add more olive oil if needed. For crispier croutons, finish cooking in the oven at 350°F for a few minutes. Once ready, remove from the oven and let cool.

Step 4

Once everything is ready, in a salad bowl, combine pasta with chicken, pancetta, tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine lettuce, croutons and dressing, and mix well.

Step 5

Top with parmesan shavings.

Step 6

In a mortar, purée garlic and capers.

Step 7

While stirring, add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and olive oil.

Step 8

Transfer in a bowl and mix with the parmesan, mayonnaise and milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Barilla Penne Rigate Pasta - Packshot - en-ca
Classic Blue Box

Classic Blue Box

Penne Rigate

Penne is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and is beloved across Italy. Penne, which means 'pen' in Italian, gets its name from its shape. The tube shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old-style ink pen. Its ridged tubes are perfect for capturing sauces and the rugged texture adds depth to dishes, making it a popular choice for baked pasta dishes and hearty sauces.

  • Shape Short en-ca
  • Cook time 11 mins
  • Pack size 410 g
  • Range Classic Blue Box
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