Best Black Bean Chicken Pasta Salad With Creamy Cilantro Dressing Recipes

BLACK BEAN-CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING

Black Bean-Chicken Pasta Salad With Creamy Cilantro Dressing image

From recipelink.com, I wanted a similar recipe, or copycat to the Chicken Cilantro Salad that Albertsons sells in my area. I posted a request on this board and got this reply. Sounds good and plan on trying soon.

Provided by True Texas

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups rigatoni pasta (medium tubes, 16 oz.)
1 large tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

Prepare dressing. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken in hot oil for 6-8 minutes , stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in th center. Toss chicken, chili powder, garlic and salt. (add more seasonings to taste if you wish) Set chicken aside.
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water.
Mix pasta, chicken,dressing, tomato and beans. Enjoy!
Creamy Cilantro-Pesto Dressing.
1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro (3/4 cup dried).
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
1/3 cups pine nuts.
1/3 cup olive oil.
1/4 cup whipping cream **.
1 teaspoons grated lemon peel.
1 TBSP.lemon juice ***.
1/8 teaspoons ground red pepper.
2 cloves garlic.
Place all above ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Cover and process until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.7, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 148.4, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 22.7

BLACK BEAN-CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO DRESSING

Black Bean-Chicken Salad with Creamy Cilantro Pesto Dressing image

Main-dish salad ready in 20 minutes! Serve this tossed chicken mixed with pasta, creamy cilantro pesto dressing, tomato and beans.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (6 ounces)
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cloves garlic

Steps:

Prepare Creamy Cilantro Pesto Dressing. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium- high heat. Cook chicken in oil 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Toss chicken, chili powder and garlic salt; set aside.
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain. Mix pasta, chicken, dressing, tomato and beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

SPICY CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN PASTA

Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Pasta image

This is a healthy and easy meal. I serve it with a tossed green salad. If queso fresco is not available, use a white cheese like Monterray jack.

Provided by m0m7772

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 -6 boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder (heaping)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 -4 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 lb queso fresco, grated and crumbled
1 lb pasta, cooked al dente (bow ties are good)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet and add chicken, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder.
Saute until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken and set aside.
Return skillet to heat and lightly saute jalapenos and green onions.
Stir in black beans and tomatoes to heat them.
Add chicken and pasta.
Remove from heat and toss with cheese and cilantro.

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