Creamy Mexican Chicken Pasta Salad Food

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and relish.
• Toss with pasta, celery, and chicken.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

CREAMY MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook chicken in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; return to saucepan. Stir in chicken and all remaining ingredients. Cook on low heat until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.

MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse, and set aside.
• Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.
• Combine all dressing ingredients; stir thoroughly.
• Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
• Chill 1 hour, then serve.
• Note: Instead of mixing lettuce into salad, you can layer it on top to keep it from wilting.

CREAMY MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk the cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the corn to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and add to the bowl.
• Add the beans, chicken, onions, tomatoes and jalapeno to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and garnish with cilantro. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing ingredients and set aside.
• Heat oil in skillet.
• Sprinkle chicken* with garlic salt, then sauté in pan until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Combined cooked chicken, corn tomatoes, black beans, onions and red peppers in a large bowl.
• Stir in dressing.
• Chill at least 1 hour.
• (can be prepared the day before).
• When ready to eat, combine chicken mixture with lettuce.
• Serve along with avocados, cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream and salsa.
• Each diner garnishes his own salad as desired.
• *Rotissirie Chicken or left-over chicken works just great!

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY CHAMOMILE DRESSING

Steps:

• Steep tea bags in tarragon vinegar 15 minutes.
• Squeeze out excess liquid before discarding the bags.
• Mix in the mayonnaise and tarragon, and chill.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the chicken, until it is cooked through; seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
• Remove the chicken and let cool; slice thin.
• Combine the chicken, pasta, peppers, and dressing in a large bowl.
• Toss and chill 1 to 2 hours before serving.

CREAMY LEMON-KISSED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preparation Time: Approximately 10 minutes.
• Cook Time: Approximately 20 minutes.
• Preparation:
• For the Dressing: Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds in a small mixing bowl; mix well.
• For the Pasta Salad: Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Combine the pasta, chicken, mandarin oranges, green onion, and celery in a large bowl. Add the dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until time to serve.
• Servings: 4.
• Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 330; Total fat 9g; Saturated fat 2.5g; Cholesterol 40mg; Sodium 460mg; Carbohydrate 37g; Fiber 2g; Protein 26g; Vitamin A 20%DV*; Vitamin C 40%DV; Calcium 15%DV; Iron 15%DV; Folate 21%DV; Potassium 12%DV.
• * Daily Value.

CREAMY MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the onion until it is translucent.
• Stir in the chicken and the flour.
• Cook, stirring until the flour cannot be seen.
• Stir in chilies, taco seasoning, sour cream, beans and corn, and continue to stir until the mixture boils.
• Place mixture into a 9x13-inch pan that has been sprayed with cooking oil spray.
• Mix 1/2 cheese with the tortilla chips and sprinkle evenly over the top.
• Bake in a 350 oven about 25 minutes or until bubbly and brown.
• Sprinkle on remaining cheese and bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.