A delightful Caesar salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy roasted chicken breast, vibrant cherry tomatoes, tender Rotini pasta, homemade croutons, and shredded parmesan cheese, all tossed with a luscious Caesar dressing.
Place the cubed bread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Allow the croutons to cool and set aside.
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Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice or chop into bite-sized pieces.
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Cook the Rotini pasta according to package instructions in a pot of boiling water (omitting oil). Drain and set aside to cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, cooled pasta, shredded parmesan cheese, and homemade croutons.
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Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
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Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.