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zesty chicken salad pasta

(2 ratings)
imbossmare avatar
Recipe by
Susan Magness
@imbossmare
Cleburne, TX

I was looking for a low fat lunch today and wanted chicken salad, I found a box of Kraft Classic italian pasta salad in my pantry and added my own twist to it and this is what I came up with. So easy, so good and can be made low fat or not.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 -6

Ingredients For zesty chicken salad pasta

  • 1 box
    kraft classic italian pasta salad
  • 1/2 c
    fat free kraft zesty italian dressing
  • 1/4 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp
    bacon salt
  • 1 tsp
    ranch style dressing mix
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1
    roma tomatoes
  • 2 c
    diced cooked chicken
  • 1/2 c
    ff cheddar cheese

How To Make zesty chicken salad pasta

  • 1
    Boil 8 cups water on a saucepan. Add pasta and vegetable pouch. Cook 9-11 minutes until pasta is el dante, stiring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • 2
    Meanwhile pasta is cooking Mix dressing and contents of spice packet and parmesan cheese packet with mayonnaise, galic,bacon salt and ranch seasoning.
  • 3
    Add pasta and vegatables, chicken, tomato, and cheese. Sprinkle with a little more parmesan cheese. Serve immediatly, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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