Chicken Caesar Pasta With Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
3 chicken breasts, boneless skinless (1lb 350g)
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash table blend seasoning
5 1/3 ounces light cream cheese (or 83g )
1/2 cup caesar salad dressing
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
12 ounces vermicelli (or 340g)
4 slices bacon, fully cooked & low sodium
1/2 cup crouton
3 cups frozen baby peas

Preparation

Fill a pot with water and bring to boil for pasta.
Heat oil in large pan on medium heat. Cut chicken into small bite sized pieces, adding to pan as you cut. Add spice. Toss until meat is no longer pink.
Add cream cheese, dressing and milk. Stir until cheese is melted and ingredients are combined.
Place pasta in boiling water, stir and cook uncovered.Cook to package directions appox 5 minutes.
Place bacon on paper towel in microwave. Cook for 1 minute Set aside. Gently smash croutons with a mallet. Set aside.
Rinse peas and place in a microwave safe dish, cover and cook on high for 3-4 mins until heated. Let stand.
Rinse pasta under hot water in colander. Let drain and return to pasta pot. . Cover. NO HEAT, let stand. Slice and crumble bacon. Serve pasta on plate or bowl with sauce poured over top. Garnish with croutons, bacon and parmesan cheese.