MANDARIN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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I wanted something for lunch one day and nothing sounded good. I searched the cabinets and finally decided to make something up with things I had. It was a huge hit. I have taken it to several luncheons and served it at showers, etc.

Provided by LivelyDeb

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large chicken breasts
8 ounces orecchiette (or similar pasta)
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges (drained)
1 cup red seedless grapes
1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Cook chicken until tender. (I cook mine in a pressure saucepan). When cool, remove skin, debone and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Prepare pasta according to package directions to al dente. Rinse in cold water. Drain well.
  • Add chicken to pasta. Stir in grapes and pecans.
  • Mix together dressing ingredients, blending well. Toss with chicken and pasta mixture.
  • Gently fold in mandarin orange sections.
  • Chill at least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 290.9, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 27.3, Protein 27.1

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