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southwest chicken & pasta salad

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Victoria Ross
@fairygirl3869
North Beach, MD

Found this recipe in a Penzeys Spice Store on a recipe card. Sounded so good I bought the spice blend that goes in this dish and have been hooked on that blend ever since! Love it when it's warm but can be served cold as well. All the good for you veggies and beans in this dish! This is a perfect dish when you are craving something zesty and spicy. The lime juice really sets it off and gives it that something extra!

(1 rating)
yield 8 -12 depending on serving size
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For southwest chicken & pasta salad

  • FOR DRESSING
  • 2/3 c
    canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/3 c
    fresh or bottled lime juice
  • 2-3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    southwest seasoning blend
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • FOR SALAD
  • 1 1/2 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cubed into bite sized pieces
  • 1 tsp
    southwest seasoning blend
  • 1 16 oz box
    rotini pasta
  • 1 can
    black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 c
    frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 md
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 bunch
    green onion, sliced thin including white and green part
  • 1 pkg
    grape tomatoes, halved

How To Make southwest chicken & pasta salad

  • 1
    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook cubed chicken breast seasoned with 1 tsp southwest seasoning until cooked through.
  • 2
    While chicken is cooking, cook pasta according to package directions, drain but do not rinse.
  • 3
    In a very large bowl (need room to get a good mix of ingredients), mix together all of the salad ingredients.
  • 4
    In a 2 cup measuring cup, mix all of the dressing ingredients with a small whisk until fully combined. Pour dressing mixture over salad mixture in the large bowl. Mix well with a spoon until all of the salad ingredients are coated with dressing.
  • 5
    I always double this recipe and my son, of course adds shredded cheddar on top! You can vary the amount of vegetables and beans according to what you like.
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