Margarita Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Margarita Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces uncooked tri-color spiral pasta (spiral pasta); 1 lb chicken breast, strips for stir-frying; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn whole kernel corn, with Red and Green; bell pepper, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed; ½ cup fresh orange juice; ¼ cup olive oil or ¼ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons tequila, if desired (optional); 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) chopped green chilies

Servings: persons

10 ounces uncooked tri-color spiral pasta (spiral pasta)
1 lb chicken breast, strips for stir-frying
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn whole kernel corn, with Red and Green
bell pepper, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
½ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup olive oil or ¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon cumin
⅛ teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons tequila, if desired (optional)
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 (4 1/2 ounce) chopped green chilies

1
Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package.
2
Drain.
3
Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
4
Meanwhile, in resealable food storage plastic bag, combine chicken and taco seasoning mix; shake to coat.
5
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
6
Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and no longer pink in center, stirring frequently.
7
Remove from heat; set aside.
8
In blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade, combine all dressing ingredients; blend 30 seconds or until well blended.
9
In large serving bowl, combine cooked rotini, corn, beans and dressing; toss to coat.
10
Fold in cooked chicken.
11
Serve warm or cold.
12
If desired, garnish with lime wedge and cilantro leaves.

737

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces uncooked tri-color spiral pasta (spiral pasta), 1 lb chicken breast, strips for stir-frying, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Margarita Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Margarita Chicken Pasta Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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