Kittencals Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad Food

KITTENCAL'S GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Season the chicken breasts as desired (I use a little seasoned salt and garlic powder) grill until thoroughly cooked (about 12-15 minutes) remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
• Slice the breasts into about 1/2-inch slices.
• In a large bowl toss the lettuce with Parmesan cheese, red grape halves, onions and croutons.
• Add in the Caesar dressing and toss to coat (you may use more dressing to taste).
• Season with fresh ground black pepper if desired.
• Divide the salad between 4 serving bowls and top with sliced chicken.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S FAMOUS CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a small 2-cup mini food processor, process/mince the anchovy fillets and garlic together until finely minced (do this together and firstly, otherwise it will not get minced properly with the other ingredients).
• Add in the remaining ingredients, and process for 30 seconds, or more until well mixed.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Thin with buttermilk (or milk) for a thinner consistency if desired.
• Store in fridge, covered in a glass container for 3 or more hours before using (the flavors become stronger when left in the fridge for a longer time).
• Toss desired amount of dressing with Romaine lettuce and croutons.
• Sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, Parmesan, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add it to the large bowl and set aside.
• Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Lightly oil the grill grates or grill pan. Grill the chicken, flipping once, until well-marked and the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Add the grilled chicken, romaine, celery and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (I have listed 6 tablespoons oil, use enough oil to cover the bottom of your skillet).
• In a shallow bowl mix the flour with garlic powder, then coat each piece of chicken lightly in the flour mixture (shaking off any excess).
• Cook the chicken in oil over medium-high heat on both sides until just lightly browned (about 4 minutes per side) then remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add in mushrooms, onions and green bell pepper; cook stirring for about 3-4 minutes or until just softened scraping any browned bits that have accumulated on the bottom of the skillet.
• Add in fresh garlic, chili flakes, oregano and basil; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add in tomato paste; cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
• Add in diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth and wine, olives, seasoned salt and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally (just to blend the flavors).
• Return the browned chicken back to the skillet (carefully turn the chicken to coat with the sauce).
• Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 1-1/4 hours, stirring occasionally and turning the chicken pieces a few times during cooking.
• Season sauce with more salt if desired and black pepper about halfway through cooking.
• Serve with cooked pasta.

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl toss together chicken with celery, onions and cranberries.
• In another bowl mix all dressing ingredients until well blended; add to the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
• Cover and chill for a minumum of 4-24 hours.
• Just before serving mix in grape halves then season with black pepper.
• POACHING CHICKEN-------.
• Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan.
• Cover with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt (and 1 bay leaf optional) bring to a simmer.
• Lightly simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit in the water for about 10 minutes.
• Cool and chop.

KITTENCAL'S CAESAR CHICKEN-POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil, cook until fork-tender, drain and cool to room temperature (make certain that the potatoes are completely cooled before using in the salad or they will wilt the lettuce, potatoes may be room temperature or chilled).
• Coarsely chop the cold potatoes and place in a large bowl, then add in cooked cubed chicken and croutons: toss to combine then season with black pepper.
• Place the salad greens in a large serving bowl then toss with onion slices.
• Top with the chicken and potato mixture.
• Drizzle the top with dressing.
• Sprinkle with cooked crumbled bacon (if using) then grated Parmesan cheese.
• Delicious.

KITTENCAL'S CAESAR TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the cooked tortellini with chopped lettuce, Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese; toss well to coat.
• Season with black pepper to taste and salt if desired.
• Top with sliced cherry tomatoes and croutons.
• Serve immediately.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY GREEK-STYLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cool the pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain then rinse well under cold water.
• Place the pasta in a large bowl.
• Add in cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives and cubed feta cheese; toss to combine.
• For the dressing; in a processor place the garlic clove and process until minced.
• Add in all the remaining ingredients except the mayonnaise;process until well blended (about 20-30 seconds) then add in the mayonnaise and process until combined.
• Pour over the salad ingredients in the bowl; toss to combine (if you prefer a creamier salad then add in more mayonnaise to taste).
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

KITTENCAL'S CAESAR-CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl place cooked chicken, pasta, lettuce, cherry tomatoes and sliced onion; mix to combine.
• Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.
• Season with black pepper.
• Sprinkle the feta cheese or Parmesan cheese on top of the salad (or you may mix into the salad).
• Serve immediately.