SOUTHERN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Shawn C

Time 1h

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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