Chicken Spinach and Pasta Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • 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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Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    8 oz. chicken breast, skinless
    1 cup sliced mushrooms
    6 oz. whole grain penne pasta
    1/4 cup chopped onion
    1 garlic clove, minced
    3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
    3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
    3/4 Tbsp. dried basil
    1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
    1 6 oz. package baby spinach
    3 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
    1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions


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.