Balsamic Chicken Pasta
“Balsamic vinaigrette gives a refreshing zing to this pasta dish,” says Bill Hilbrich of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. “It can be served hot or refrigerated and served as a cold salad.”2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked spiral pasta
- 1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
- 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
- 1/4 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In a serving bowl, combine the chicken, tomato, olives and pasta. In
- a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette, oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle
- over salad; toss to coat. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups (prepared with reduced-fat vinaigrette) equals 184 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 621 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.