GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD FOR TWO

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"My local supermarket deli carried a great pasta salad but kept the recipe a secret," says Leanne Royce of Appleton, Wisconsin. "I was determined to duplicate it at home and created this version."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (6 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup Parmesan peppercorn ranch salad dressing
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with lemon-pepper. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut into 1-in. cubes., Drain pasta. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, broccoli, red pepper, red onion, salad dressing, cheese and lemon juice; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.