Tortellini Chicken Caesar Salad

If you enjoy Caesar salad but want something more filling than just a green salad, this meal is for you.

Tortellini Chicken Caesar Salad

1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon oregano
2 chicken breasts
8-10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
olive oil
2 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 cup bottled Caesar dressing (I prefer Primal Kitchen)
1 large head Romaine lettuce, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan

Combine spices -- cayenne through oregano -- on a large dinner plate. Dredge the chicken breasts (on both sides) in the spice mixture. Grill the chicken over medium heat for six minutes on each side (twelve total minutes). Set aside. Allow to cool before cutting into slices.
Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain, then drizzle lightly with olive oil and stir gently with a spatula to prevent sticking. Allow to cool.
In a medium saute pan, melt two tablespoons butter. Add bread crumbs and cook for about 4-5 minutes -- stirring occasionally -- until bread crumbs are golden brown.
To serve, combine lettuce, cooled tortellini, cooled and sliced  chicken in a large bowl. Add Caesar dressing and toss to combine.
Divide tossed salad amongst four dinner plates; sprinkle with browned bread crumbs and shredded Parmesan.