Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Caramelized Onion, Broccoli and Mango

Blogger, Jenny Flake of Picky Palate shares a recipe. Add something delicious to your family's dinner with this hearty grilled chicken and pasta salad!

Prep Time

1:00

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Total Time

1:30

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Makes

servings

package (8oz) uncooked campanelle or rotini pasta

boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)

tablespoon olive oil

medium onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup)

cups fresh broccoli florets

ripe mangoes, seed removed, peeled, and cut up

red bell pepper, chopped

medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into slices (1 cup)

bottle (8 oz) Italian dressing

1/2

teaspoon salt

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
Meanwhile, place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once or twice until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cool slightly. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onion; cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer, stirring every 5 minutes, until onion is deep golden brown (onion will shrink during cooking). Cool slightly.
In large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, caramelized onion and remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.

Makes 8 servings (1 1/3 cup)

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 360

(Calories from Fat 110),

Total Fat 13g

(Saturated Fat 1 1/2g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 35mg;
Sodium 810mg;
Total Carbohydrate 42g

(Dietary Fiber 4g,
Sugars 13g),

Protein 19g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

2 Starch;
0 Fruit;
0 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
2 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
2 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.