BLACK BEAN-CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO DRESSING

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Main-dish salad ready in 20 minutes! Serve this tossed chicken mixed with pasta, creamy cilantro pesto dressing, tomato and beans.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (6 ounces)
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cloves garlic

Steps:

  • Prepare Creamy Cilantro Pesto Dressing. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium- high heat. Cook chicken in oil 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Toss chicken, chili powder and garlic salt; set aside.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain. Mix pasta, chicken, dressing, tomato and beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

Khushnood Ali
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I would not recommend this salad to anyone. It's a waste of time and money.


Eunice Chabuka
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This salad is not worth the effort. It's just a bunch of bland ingredients thrown together.


Jeni Brosseau
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This salad is way too expensive for what you get. I could make a better salad at home for a fraction of the price.


Ashok Tharu
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The chicken in this salad was a bit overcooked and dry. I would recommend cooking the chicken for less time or using a different cooking method.


Jeanine Colby
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I found this salad to be a bit too dry. I would add some more dressing or maybe some chopped avocado to make it more moist.


Masentle Puling
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This salad is a bit too bland for my taste. I would add some diced red onion and jalapeno to give it a bit more flavor.


Lovekant Chaudhary
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cilantro pesto dressing is so good that it really masks the flavor of the black beans.


Karina Van loock
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste preferences.


Biruk Lebeta
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The creamy cilantro pesto dressing is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and creamy, and it really brings all the ingredients together.


Josh Wheatstone
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped avocado and corn to it for a more colorful and flavorful dish.


Roger Stephen
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the black beans, chicken, and cilantro pesto dressing.


Ryan Davis
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This black bean chicken salad with creamy cilantro pesto dressing is a flavorful and refreshing dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, the black beans add a nice protein boost, and the cilantro pesto dressin