Chicken And Basil Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken And Basil Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz. packaged dried corkscrew macaroni (about 1 c.); 8 oz. skinless boneless chicken breast; nonstick coating spray; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise and sliced; 1 small zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced; 1/4 c. sliced green onions; 2/3 c. reduced-fat or fat-free clear Italian salad dressing; 1/4 c. snipped fresh basil

Servings: persons

4 oz. packaged dried corkscrew macaroni (about 1 c.)
8 oz. skinless boneless chicken breast
nonstick coating spray
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 small zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/4 c. sliced green onions
2/3 c. reduced-fat or fat-free clear Italian salad dressing
1/4 c. snipped fresh basil

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Cook macaroni according to package directions, except omit any oil and use 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain. Meanwhile, rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Spray an unheated large skillet with nonstick coating. Preheat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Remove chicken from heat. In a large mixing bowl, toss together cooked macaroni, chicken, tomatoes, zucchini or summer squash and green onions. Drizzle with salad dressing. Sprinkle with basil. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours. Toss salad before serving. Makes 6 servings.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 oz. packaged dried corkscrew macaroni (about 1 c.), 8 oz. skinless boneless chicken breast, nonstick coating spray, 1/8 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Basil Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken And Basil Pasta Salad

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