Light Herb Chicken Rotini Pasta |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is like a tossed pasta salad but is meant to be served warm. I was out of ideas for dinner tonight and I had chicken and rotini. So I came up with this tasty dish. this recipe makes a large amount, so plan on leftovers. Ingredients:
12 ounces rotini pasta, prepared to package directions. (keep the noodles hot) |
1 -1 1/2 lb chicken breast |
3 cups fresh broccoli (chopped into 1/2-inch size pieces) |
1/2 cup olive oil |
2 tablespoons white vinegar |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1 teaspoon italian herb seasoning (dried) |
2 garlic cloves (finely minced) |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted) |
1 cup cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. Cut chicken into small pieces and sautee with a basic season salt. (We like Alpine Lace brand) or grill the chicken and chop it up.
2. Steam the broccoli slightly so that it is still a bit crispy but not raw.
3. Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, herbs, garlic and salt in a separate bowl.
4. Mix chicken, broccoli, pine nuts and cheese together with the oil dressing in a large bowl while the noodles and chicken are still hot.
5. Serve immediately.
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