SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this delicious pasta salad flavored with Old El Paso® salsa and made using chicken and corn - perfect for a Southwestern meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 oz. (2 cups) uncooked rainbow rotini (spiral pasta)
1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen southwestern-flavored cooked chicken breast strips, thawed, diced
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (11-oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1/2 cup sliced green onions
4 oz. (1 cup) finely shredded Mexican cheese blend
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 (11-oz.) pkg. torn romaine and iceberg lettuce blend (6 cups)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook and drain rotini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix chicken, avocado, tomato, corn, onions and cheese. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise and salsa.
  • Add rotini to salad; stir gently to mix. Add mayonnaise mixture to salad; toss to coat. Arrange lettuce blend on individual plates. Spoon salad over lettuce. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 775 mg, Sugar 7 g

Sakib Mahmod
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


SIRAJ PVS
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Dianne Hickman
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I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise, but the avocado dressing in this recipe is really good.


Lily'ana Nelson
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mirtha Ortega
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I love the creamy avocado dressing in this recipe.


Brian Wislah
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This is the best chicken pasta salad recipe I've ever tried.


Md Kamrul
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abdussamad Ahmad
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This recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Ms Dee
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I added some chopped bacon to this recipe and it was amazing.


Sandra De Jesus
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Adrian Quezada
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, so I used parsley instead. It turned out great!


Adeoye Adegoke
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Ibrahim abubakar tanko
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This recipe is a bit more involved than some of the other pasta salads I've made, but it's worth the extra effort.


Muhammad Habibullah
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I wasn't sure about the avocado dressing, but it was surprisingly delicious. It really brings the whole dish together.


Edmary Cruz
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's a great weeknight meal for busy families.


Mohamed vincent Hannan
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This is the perfect summer salad. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Syed Ahmad Sultan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Chrissi Macklin
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Rulun Geoffs
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This recipe is a winner! The combination of flavors is amazing. I especially loved the creamy avocado dressing.


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