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Picnic Chicken Pasta Salad

15 Mins
14 Servings

Ingredients

2 to 2 1/2 lbs Grilled & Ready® Oven Roasted Diced Chicken Breast

1 pound rotini pasta

2 cups light mayonnaise

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes

1 cup almonds, slivered and toasted

1 can Mandarin oranges, drained

This colorful pasta salad brightens up any event with its mix of fresh fruit, herbs and Grilled & Ready® chicken.

Directions

1. Combine mayonnaise, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder and parsley in medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cool water and drain.

3. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

4. Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high. Add chicken to skillet; cook 9 to 11 minutes or until done (internal temp 180°F). Cool.

5. Combine chicken, pasta, mayonnaise mixture, grapes and almonds in a very large bowl; mix well. Add oranges; mix gently. Chill thoroughly.