CHICKEN PASTA SALAD IN CREAMY CURRY DRESSING

Chicken Pasta Salad in Creamy Curry Dressing image

I could eat a gallon of this at least once a week! What a delicious change from the ordinary chicken pasta salad. From Gourmet Magazine, July 1990.

Provided by anovamom

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/4 lb rotelle pasta or 1/4 lb other spiral-shaped pasta, cooked and drained
3/4 lb cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
5 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 scallions, sliced thin
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaf
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
dried red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons mango chutney (or to taste)

Steps:

In a large bowl combine the pasta, chicken, tomatoes, scallions, and basil. Set aside.
In a skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until the garlic is softened.
Add the cream and cook the mixture, whisking until slightly thickened.
Whisk in the vinegar, curry powder, red pepper flakes, and chutney.
Add the dressing to the pasta mixture, tossing to combine well.
Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.9, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 198.9, Sodium 141.2, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 59.7

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