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Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients
  • ½ box (8 ounces) penne rigate
  • 12 ounces raw chicken, seasoned with pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 11-ounce can Mexicorn, drained
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups diced red pepper
  • ½ cup chopped plum tomatoes
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • a few drops of tobacco sauce
Directions
  • Cook pasta according to package direction, omitting salt and fat. Drain and place in a large bowl.
  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken to skillet and cook completely. Remove from pan and shred meat.
  • Add chicken, Mexicorn, cheese, red pepper, and tomatoes to pasta. Toss well to combine.
  • Combine orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, and tobacco sauce, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill.
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Prep Time
35 min
Nutrition Facts
  • Servings per Recipe: 6 1-1/3 cup servings
    • Calories: 324
    • Calories from Fat: 69
  • Total Fat: 7
  • Cholesterol: 44 mg
  • Sodium: 239 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 40 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Exchange: 3 starch, 1 very lean meat
  • Carbohydrate Units: 3