{"id":8532,"date":"2011-02-17T16:32:30","date_gmt":"2011-02-17T23:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=8532"},"modified":"2017-03-12T21:37:38","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T04:37:38","slug":"a-collection-of-chicken-pasta-salads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=8532","title":{"rendered":"A Collection of Chicken Pasta Salads"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chicken Pasta Salad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1 whole cooked broiler-fryer, boned, skinned, cut in chunks<\/p>\n

1 16 oz. package frozen broccoli<\/p>\n

1\/4 tsp. salt<\/p>\n

1 8 oz. package pasta shells, cooked<\/p>\n

2 cubed large tomatoes<\/p>\n

1\/2 C. coarsely chopped red onions<\/p>\n

1\/2 tsp. black pepper<\/p>\n

1 C. low calorie Italian salad dressing<\/p>\n

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In saucepan, steam broccoli over boiling water for about 5 minutes.\u00c2\u00a0 Remove broccoli from pan, drain and sprinkle with salt.\u00c2\u00a0 While still warm place chicken, broccoli, shell macaroni, tomatoes and onion in a large bowl; sprinkle with pepper.\u00c2\u00a0 Add Italian dressing and mix gently but thoroughly.\u00c2\u00a0 Chill in refrigerator.\u00c2\u00a0 Serve cold.<\/p>\n

Chicken Rainbow Salad<\/p>\n

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8oz. Rotini Noodles<\/p>\n

2 C. Chicken, cubed and cooked<\/p>\n

1 medium Cucumber, sliced<\/p>\n

1 C. Celery, sliced<\/p>\n

1\/2 Red Onion, sliced thin<\/p>\n

1\/2 C. Mayonnaise<\/p>\n

1\/4 C. Sour Cream<\/p>\n

2 T. Milk<\/p>\n

1 tsp. Dried Dill Weed<\/p>\n

1 tsp. Salt<\/p>\n

1\/4 tsp. Pepper<\/p>\n

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Cook pasta.\u00c2\u00a0 Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine chicken, cucumber, celery, and onion.\u00c2\u00a0 Mix in pasta.\u00c2\u00a0 In small bowl blend mayonnaise, sour cream, milk and seasonings. Mix in pasta.\u00c2\u00a0 Toss dressing with salad mixture.<\/p>\n

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Chicken Spiral Pasta Salad<\/p>\n

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10 oz. spiral pasta, uncooked<\/p>\n

2 C. cut asparagus tips<\/p>\n

2 C. yellow squash, sliced<\/p>\n

2 C. red bell peppers, diced<\/p>\n

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts<\/p>\n

1\/2 C. cracker meal<\/p>\n

1\/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper<\/p>\n

1 tsp. parsley flakes<\/p>\n

1\/2 tsp. thyme<\/p>\n

1 Butter Buds Mix, reconstituted<\/p>\n

1\/3 C. cashews, roasted, unsalted<\/p>\n

1\/2 C. plain lowfat yogurt<\/p>\n

1 T. Miracle Whip Lite<\/p>\n

1 C. 2% lowfat milk<\/p>\n

1 Good Seasons salad dressing<\/p>\n

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Using multicolored vegetable spirals makes a colorful salad.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Mix the cracker meal with the pepper, parsley and thyme.\u00c2\u00a0 Dip chicken breasts in Butter Buds mixture, then dip into cracker crumb\/seasoning mixture (in a separate bowl).\u00c2\u00a0 Place on a lightly greased or teflon baking sheet in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for about 25 minutes (turn chicken over after about 12 minutes).\u00c2\u00a0 While chicken is cooking, boil pasta, lightly steam vegetables and diced red pepper. Mix the yogurt, Miracle Whip Lite, lowfat milk and Good Seasons salad dressing mix, or use your own seasoning, in the processor or blender.\u00c2\u00a0 When chicken breast is cooked, cut into thin slices or chunks and toss everything together in a large serving bowl.\u00c2\u00a0 Serve chilled.<\/p>\n

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Yield:<\/p>\n

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Fat:<\/p>\n

Fiber:<\/p>\n

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Chicken Pasta Salad   1 whole cooked broiler-fryer, boned, skinned, cut in chunks 1 16 oz. package frozen broccoli 1\/4 tsp. salt 1 8 oz. package pasta shells, cooked 2 cubed large tomatoes 1\/2 C. coarsely chopped red onions 1\/2 tsp. black pepper 1 C. low calorie Italian salad dressing   In saucepan, steam broccoli over boiling water for about 5 minutes.\u00c2\u00a0 Remove broccoli from pan, drain and sprinkle with salt.\u00c2\u00a0 While still warm place chicken, broccoli, shell macaroni, tomatoes…<\/p>\n

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