Chicken Pasta Salad With Oranges Food

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH ORANGES

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, 1-1/2 teaspoons oil, sugar and garlic; shake well and set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, peppers and mushrooms, in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil until tender. Remove and keep warm. In same skillet, saute chicken in remaining oil until juices run clear; drain., In a large bowl, combine the pasta, lettuce, oranges, olives, onion mixture and chicken. Pour dressing over lettuce mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

ZESTY ORANGE CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing, juice and seasonings in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

MANDARIN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, whisk together the ginger root, rice vinegar, orange juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soup mix, sugar, and garlic until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, and rinse under cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl.
• To make the salad, toss the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, carrot, spinach, mandarin oranges, chicken, and almonds with the pasta. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, and toss again to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

ORANGE CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, oranges, cucumber, grapes and onion. , In another bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, place in a large bowl, and set aside.
• To a medium bowl or large measuring cup, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice (zest the lemon before juicing it), apple cider vinegar, honey, Italian seasoning, lemon lest, salt, pepper, and whisk to combine; set sauce aside.
• To a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, add chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, flipping intermittently so all sides cook evenly. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of chicken breasts and sizes of pieces. Chicken should be about 90% cooked through.
• Add the sauce and allow it to bubble at a medium-fast boil for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until sauce has reduced some and chicken is cooked through. Stir sauce and flip chicken intermittently throughout. Add chicken and any cooking liquid to the pasta bowl.
• Add the tomatoes, basil, cucumber, cheese, and toss gently to combine. Taste and check for seasoning balance, making any necessary adjustments (more Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, pinch of cayenne, splash of lemon juice, etc.) before serving.

ORANGE CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combne all of the salad ingredients.
• Pour vinaigrette over the top and mix lightly.
• Serve.

CURRIED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil chicken to cook. Boil pasta in chicken broth. Dice/shred chicken. Drain pasta.Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, heavy cream, curry powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well combined. Combine chicken, drained pasta, sliced celery, raisins, and almonds in a large bowl. Pour curry dressing over the top. Fold together with a rubber spatula. Make sure it's all combined, then add more of whatever it needs. Make sure the sweet/savory balance is right for you! (I like mine a little sweet.)Chill for several hours. Serve with juicy grapes on the side.

MANDARIN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, whisk together rice vinegar, orange juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, sugar, ground ginger, garlic powder and onion powder until smooth.
• In a large bowl add the pasta, cucumber, red bell pepper, onion, carrot, garlic and chicken.
• Toss well with the dressing until well coated.
• Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
• Garnish with mandarin oranges and sliced almonds.

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water per the package directions. Drain well and run under cold water. Set aside.
• Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with green onions and serve.

MANDARIN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook chicken until tender. (I cook mine in a pressure saucepan). When cool, remove skin, debone and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Prepare pasta according to package directions to al dente. Rinse in cold water. Drain well.
• Add chicken to pasta. Stir in grapes and pecans.
• Mix together dressing ingredients, blending well. Toss with chicken and pasta mixture.
• Gently fold in mandarin orange sections.
• Chill at least one hour.