Rotini Chicken Salad
It started out very basic, with just chicken, a tin of tomatoes it doesn't get much more comforting than a creamy pasta bake and this creamy tomato and chicken pasta bake is an easy weeknight meal that will.
Recipe Summary Rotini Chicken Salad
Terrific lunchtime or picnic salad, hearty enough to be a meal!
Ingredients | Baked Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipes1 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast½ (16 ounce) package rotini pasta½ cup chopped celery½ cup grated Parmesan cheese2 green onions, sliced1 cup mayonnaise¼ cup sour cream2 tablespoons milk¼ cup chopped fresh parsley1 teaspoon dried basil¼ teaspoon dried thyme1 cup frozen peas, thawedsalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsFill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the chicken breast in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut the breast into cubes and spread in a single layer on a plate; place chicken in refrigerator for 1 hour, or until completely cooled.Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir the pasta into the boiling water; cook until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse thoroughly with cold water to cool.Stir the celery, Parmesan cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, parsley, basil, and thyme together in a large bowl. Fold the chicken, rotini, and peas into the mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.Info | Baked Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipesprep:
15 mins
cook:
15 mins
additional:
1 hr 30 mins
total:
2 hrs
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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