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California Chicken Pasta

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for an easy chicken pasta recipe? Try this California Chicken Pasta recipe. It makes for a refreshing lunch and a healthy dinner option!chicken and avocado tossed with pasta - California Chicken Pasta Salad


chicken and avocado tossed with pasta - California Chicken Pasta Salad
California Chicken Pasta
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chicken and avocado tossed with pasta - California Chicken Pasta Salad
California Chicken Pasta
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Ingredients
Salad
  • 1 1/3 cups cooked penne or similar pasta
  • 8 ounces skinless chicken breast cooked and diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 large celery stalk thinly sliced
  • 1 large scallion trimmed and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Dressing
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup small diced avocado
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  1. In a large serving bowl combine pasta, chicken, celery, scallion, and cilantro.
  2. In small bowl combine orange juice, curry powder, salt, pepper, vinegar and oil. Stir well.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
  4. Add avocado and toss gently.
Recipe Notes

California Chicken Pasta Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 (288g) servings per container Amount per serving Calories 380 % Daily Value Total Fat 10 g 13 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 95 mg 32 % Sodium 340 mg 15 % Total Carbohydrate 30 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 40 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 49 mg 4 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 591 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, Chicken, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, main dish, pasta, pasta salad, school

Salsa Orange Chicken

March 30, 2016 by Dinner Tonight


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Ingredients
  • 2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 teaspoons oilve oil
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
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  1. Cook rice according to package directions. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until pink.
  3. Stir in salsa, marmalade, lime juice, brown sugar and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro. Serve with rice.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, orange, protein, salsa

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