Chicken Pasta Salad

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 242.6

Total Fat: 8.0 g
Cholesterol: 32.1 mg
Sodium: 817.8 mg
Total Carbs: 36.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
Protein: 5.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Chicken Pasta Salad calories by ingredient

Introduction

I use this when I am in a hurry or just want something light on a hot day. My husband also likes it in his work lunch. It's fast and easy. I use this when I am in a hurry or just want something light on a hot day. My husband also likes it in his work lunch. It's fast and easy.

Minutes to Prepare: 20

Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 package Reggano Pasta Salad-Parmesan flavor (or you can used any brand parmesan pasta salad mix package)

Frozen peas-1/2 cup

Cherry tomatoes-10, halved.

Celery-2 stalks, chopped

Baby carrots-8 Julienned

Chicken breast meat, 9.75 oz can, 98% fat free, drained

Mayonnaise-light 1/2 cup

Directions

Make pasta salad according to package directions but add 1/2 cup frozen peas to boil with the pasta.

While pasta is boiling: Mix cherry tomatoes, celery, baby carrots and chicken meat into large bowl. (vegetables together should make two cups)

Mix 1/2 cup light mayonnaise with the salad seasoning and let stand.

After pasta is soft, drain and run under cold water until cool to touch.

Mix pasta with vegetables and add dressing mix.

Makes 6, 1-cup servings. Great for a meal in a bowl.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RMSTOW.