Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad
| Total : 45 min | Prep : 35 min |
Ingredients:
- ½ box (8 ounces) penne rigate
12 ounces raw chicken, seasoned with pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 11-ounce can Mexicorn, drained
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups diced red pepper
- ½ cup chopped plum tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- a few drops of tobacco sauce
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to package direction, omitting salt and fat. Drain and place in a large bowl.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken to skillet and cook completely. Remove from pan and shred meat.
- Add chicken, Mexicorn, cheese, red pepper, and tomatoes to pasta. Toss well to combine.
- Combine orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, and tobacco sauce, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill.
Exchange: 3 starch, 1 very lean meat
Carbohydrate Units: 3
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe:
6 1-1/3 cup servings
6 1-1/3 cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 Calories from Fat 69
% Daily Value
11% Total Fat 7g
15% Cholesterol 44mg
10% Sodium 239mg
13% Total Carbohydrate 40g
12% Dietary Fiber 3g
0% Sugars 0g
44% Protein 22g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
