Chicken Caesar Pasta

• 1 (8 ounce) package whole wheat pasta
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 cup croutons
• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup homemade Caesar dressing
• Homemade Caesar Dressing
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice (or juice of ½ lemon)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ cup low-fat mayonnaise
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Salad 

1. Boil pasta according to package directions. Rinse pasta in cold water and allow to dry. 
2. Heat oil in medium sauté pan, add chicken breasts. Cook over medium heat until chicken breasts reach 165 degrees F. Chop into bite-size pieces. 
3. In a large bowl, mix pasta, chicken, croutons, lettuce, and parmesan cheese. 
4. Toss salad with homemade dressing when ready to serve. 

Homemade Caesar Dressing 

1. In small mixing bowl, whisk together garlic powder, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. 
2. Whisk in olive oil. 
3. Add mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Whisk until well combined. 
4. This makes a thick Caesar dressing. Makes 1 ½ cups of dressing you can keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.