SOUTHERN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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A chilled light dish that will please anyone on a diet or restricted intake. Found this on the net- wish all my dishes were this good for you! In a pinch for time on the chicken use tysons precooked grilled chicken you can find in grocers freezer section- they are preseasoned too.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fat free sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
6 boneless skinless grilled chicken breasts
1/2 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese, packed
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in halves
1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley (parsley flakes can also be used)
3 cups whole wheat linguine

Steps:

  • chicken should be grilled and seasoned with seasoned with a garlic & pepper blend or garlic powder, black pepper and salt.
  • cook pasta according to package directions, drained and cooled, Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
  • Add mayo, sour cream, and lemon juice to a 1-cup measure and stir to blend.
  • Cut the chicken breasts each into 1/4-inch thick slices (should be around 3 1/2 cups of chicken strips).
  • Add chicken, mozzarella, celery, green onions, tomatoes, parsley and cooked noodles into a large serving bowl and toss to blend.
  • Drizzle the mayo mixture over the chicken noodle mixture and toss to blend the dressing with the ingredients.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste if desired.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator until right before it is being served.
  • serve this with a bowl of fruit or a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.3, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 167.2, Sodium 392.4, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 59

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