SPICY CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Spicy Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad image

Lasso bold southwestern flavor for this pasta dish with preseasoned frozen chicken strips, canned green chiles, and taco-flavored cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 oz. (3 1/2 cups) uncooked bow tie pasta (farfalle)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen southwestern-flavored cooked chicken breast strips, thawed, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded taco-flavored cheese blend
3 medium green onions, sliced (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
Meanwhile, in large serving bowl, combine mayonnaise and green chiles; mix well. Add chicken, tomatoes, bell pepper and cheese.
Add cooked pasta to chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 7 g