DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
SERVES:
4 to 6
COURSE:
Salad
CUISINE:
American
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
SERVES:
4 to 6
COURSE:
Salad
CUISINE:
American
Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Pasta Salad
This refreshing salad combines bow-tie pasta with crisp broccoli florets, sweet pineapple chunks, and crunchy red bell pepper and red onion. Tender shredded chicken is tossed in a zesty sweet chili sauce, adding a delightful kick. The dish is dressed with a savory Asian sesame dressing and garnished with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad is both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Pasta Salad
This refreshing salad combines bow-tie pasta with crisp broccoli florets, sweet pineapple chunks, and crunchy red bell pepper and red onion. Tender shredded chicken is tossed in a zesty sweet chili sauce, adding a delightful kick. The dish is dressed with a savory Asian sesame dressing and garnished with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad is both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Serves:
4 to 6
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
INGREDIENTS
12 oz. bow-tie pasta
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup prepared asian sesame dressing
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup chopped pineapple
1 red pepper, chopped
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (10 oz.) can chicken in water, drained
3 tbsp. sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
INGREDIENTS
12 oz. bow-tie pasta
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup prepared asian sesame dressing
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup chopped pineapple
1 red pepper, chopped
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (10 oz.) can chicken in water, drained
3 tbsp. sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding peas during the last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process; toss pasta with sesame dressing. Stir in broccoli, pineapple, red pepper and onion. Stir in chicken tossed in sweet chili sauce and cilantro (if using). Tip: substitute frozen edamame for peas if desired.
ESTIMATED NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Calories: ~1,860 kcal
Protein: ~82 g
Carbohydrates: ~240 g
Fat: ~60 g
Sodium: ~2,250 mg
Sugar: ~55 g
Fiber: ~18 g
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding peas during the last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process; toss pasta with sesame dressing. Stir in broccoli, pineapple, red pepper and onion. Stir in chicken tossed in sweet chili sauce and cilantro (if using). Tip: substitute frozen edamame for peas if desired.
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ESTIMATED NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Calories: ~1,860 kcal
Protein: ~82 g
Carbohydrates: ~240 g
Fat: ~60 g
Sodium: ~2,250 mg
Sugar: ~55 g
Fiber: ~18 g