SaladsAugust 25, 2015
Calories
596
Sodium
323mg
13% DV
Fat
21g
33% DV
Protein
18g
37% DV
Carbs
47g
16% DV
Fiber
11g
45% DV
Southwest Chicken Pasta Salad
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This recipe is easy to throw together in a matter of minutes and to make it even easier, you could use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken yourself. Add whatever vegetables your family likes to make this the perfect meal.
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1 (12-16 oz) package rotini pasta (or your favorite pasta)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1 (4.25 oz) can diced olives, drained
1 (14 oz) can corn, drained
½ red onion, diced
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 (1 oz) packet of taco seasoning)
4 oz Colby Jack cheese, cut into small cubes
Dressing:
1½ cups mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons salsa
½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
1 (1 oz) packet fiesta ranch dip (I usually find it at WalMart on the salad dressing aisle)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1 (4.25 oz) can diced olives, drained
1 (14 oz) can corn, drained
½ red onion, diced
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 (1 oz) packet of taco seasoning)
4 oz Colby Jack cheese, cut into small cubes
Dressing:
1½ cups mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons salsa
½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
1 (1 oz) packet fiesta ranch dip (I usually find it at WalMart on the salad dressing aisle)
Cook pasta according to directions on package.
While pasta is cooking, mix together (in a VERY large bowl) the cooked chicken, bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, corn, onion, black beans, pinto beans, and taco...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
596
Sodium
323mg
13% DV
Fat
21g
33% DV
Protein
18g
37% DV
Carbs
47g
16% DV
Fiber
11g
45% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat7g35%
Polysaturated Fat4g25%
Monosaturated Fat10g66%
Cholesterol22mg7%
Sodium323mg13%
Potassium1076mg30%
Protein18g37%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber11g45%
Sugar4g9%
Vitamin A494IU9%
Vitamin B60.75mg37%
Vitamin C7mg12%
Calcium150mg15%
Iron4mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
