Best Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad With Tarragon And Shallot Dressing Recipes

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GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad image

During the summer, my family often requests this recipe-especially our 19-year-old (we also have a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old). Simply add garlic bread for a great meal. It's wonderful, too, for a picnic or any gathering. -Lori Thon, Basin, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
DRESSING:
1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Cut each chicken breast into four strips; add to marinade mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, olives and fettuccine. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Top with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

LEMON TARRAGON PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN



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3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta (cook as directed) 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts 1 cup chopped celery ⅔ cup chopped green onions Dressing: 1 cup Mayo zest, juice and pulp from 1.5 lemons 1 T. minced shallot 1-2 T+ fresh tarragon leaves chopped dash of salt ½ to 1 tsp sugar

Provided by The Crafting Chicks

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta (cook as directed)
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 cup chopped celery
⅔ cup chopped green onions
Dressing:
1 cup Mayo
zest, juice and pulp from 1.5 lemons
1 T. minced shallot
1-2 T+ fresh tarragon leaves chopped
dash of salt
½ to 1 tsp sugar

Steps:

  • Mix all together. Pour over salad and let marinate 30 min to 2 hours.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TARRAGON-SHALLOT BUTTER



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Seared and roasted chicken gets a pat of flavor from butter seasoned with lemon, tarragon and shallot.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 8 ounces each
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound thin green beans, trimmed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon (see Cook's Note)
3/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 shallot, minced
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Lay the breasts smooth-side down in the skillet and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, about 8 minutes total. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes more.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and cook about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, add 1/4 cup water then cover and cook until the beans are tender, about 3 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the butter, tarragon, lemon juice and shallot in a small bowl until well combined; season with salt and pepper.
  • Top each chicken breast with a dollop of the butter mixture and serve with the green beans and lemon wedges.

CREAMY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup good olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced shallot
4 ounces (5 cups) mesclun mix

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, pepper and shallots until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Toss the greens with enough dressing to moisten and serve immediately.

GRILLED TARRAGON CHICKEN



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Just a few simple seasonings is all that's needed to make grilled chicken moist and tasty. Mustard and tarragon make great combination.-Janie Thorpe, Tullahoma, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Spread mustard on both sides of chicken; sprinkle with pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Combine butter, lemon juice, tarragon and garlic salt. Grill chicken over hot heat until juices run clear, basting with butter mixture during last 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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This is really good, a friend of mine from church made this for a pot luck and it disappeared!! Great for when you have left over grilled chicken!!

Provided by babygirl65

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb rotini pasta
2 lbs thin-sliced chicken cutlets
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large red pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 large green pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons mined fresh dill
1 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta following directions on box, drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat grill or broiler. Sprinkle chicken with lemon juice and grill or broil for about 2 minutes per side or until done. Set aside and let cool.
  • When cool, cut chicken into bite-size pieces and mix with cooled pasta in a large bowl.
  • Add peppers, onion, scallions and dill.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, honey, mustard, sugar, onion powder, parsley flakes, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil.
  • Pour mayo mix over the pasta and chicken, toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • *You could add spinach, peas, broccoli or whatever veggies you wanted. Be creative!

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