Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

3/4 lb

boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken breast

2 tsp

garlic pepper

lemon

1 lb

fusili or rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions and immediately rinsed with cold water

2 cups

chopped romaine lettuce

1 1/2 cups

halved cherry or grape tomatoes

1/2 cup

chopped green onions

1/3 cup

chopped fresh basil

1/3 cup

Caesar salad dressing (store bought or homemade)

1/2 cup

grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp

ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups

croutons (store bought or homemade)