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Southwestern Chicken Pasta Salad

7 Aug

Yield:  6 servings ( 1 1/3 cup)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound uncooked penne rigate
  • 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped plum tomato (about 2 tomatoes)
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

 

Preparation

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken and next 5 ingredients (through tomato); toss well to combine.
  • Combine orange juice and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill.

 

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving: 322
Fat per serving: 9.9g
Saturated fat per   serving: 3.6g
Protein per serving: 21g
Carbohydrates per   serving: 38.2g
Fiber per serving: 2.5t
Cholesterol per serving: 48g
Iron per serving: 2.1mg
Sodium per serving: 523mg
Calcium per serving: 121mg

 

Source: Barbara Seelig Brown, Cooking Light, AUGUST 2005