Chicken Spinach and Pasta Salad
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Meanwhile, coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
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In an extra-large bowl combine cooked pasta and chicken mixture. For vinaigrette, in a small screw-top jar combine oil, vinegar, basil, and pepper. Cover and shake well.
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Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Add spinach, tomatoes, and cheese; toss gently to combine.
Serving Size: makes 4 2 1/2 cups servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MNLSLATER.
8 oz. chicken breast, skinless1 cup sliced mushrooms6 oz. whole grain penne pasta1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar3/4 Tbsp. dried basil1/4 tsp. ground black pepper1 6 oz. package baby spinach3 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Meanwhile, coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
2.
In an extra-large bowl combine cooked pasta and chicken mixture. For vinaigrette, in a small screw-top jar combine oil, vinegar, basil, and pepper. Cover and shake well.
3.
Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Add spinach, tomatoes, and cheese; toss gently to combine.
Serving Size: makes 4 2 1/2 cups servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MNLSLATER.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 459.5
- Total Fat: 20.8 g
- Cholesterol: 53.1 mg
- Sodium: 481.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 41.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
- Protein: 29.5 g
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