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Southwest Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad

Southwest Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad

Dinner ready in just 25 minutes! Try this chicken ranch pasta salad made using Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix. Throw in Southwestern flavors with Green Giant® SteamCrisp® corn.

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  • PREP TIME 25 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 25 Min
  • SERVINGS 4

 

1
box (7.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix
1/2
cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1
package (6 oz) refrigerated cooked fajita chicken breast strips, coarsely chopped
1
can (11 oz) Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Southwestern Style corn, drained
1
cup halved cherry tomatoes
4
oz pepper Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
2
tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
  • 1 Fill 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water; heat to boiling. Add Pasta. Gently boil, uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • 2 In small bowl, combine Seasoning mix from packet and mayonnaise. In large bowl, gently toss seasoning mixture, chicken, corn, tomatoes and cheese until mixed; stir in cooked pasta. Top with cilantro, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 610
    • (Calories from Fat 300),
  • Total Fat 33g
    • (Saturated Fat 8g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 65mg;
  • Sodium 1070mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 54g
    • (Dietary Fiber 3g,
    • Sugars 9g),
  • Protein 23g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 3 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 1 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 2 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 5 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 3 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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    Posted 8/13/2011 1:53:58 PM REPORT ABUSE chrisrose77 said:
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    I made this as a quick throw together for a bbq. I used rotisserie chicken from the deli though, and just cut up the breast meat. Instead of using cheese, I diced up some avacado and put it in, since there would be kids eating it, i didnt really want any spice. It was a very good salad, everyone enjoyed it and it was super and quick easy to make. I would definitely make this again.
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    Posted 7/14/2011 4:57:15 AM REPORT ABUSE PumpkinPaddy said:
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    I made this ahead (the morning of) to have prepared for tonight as an easy and quick supper, I made it early so the flavors could 'meld' and the salad would be well chilled. Upon my initial taste test I thought the bacon flavor was a little overwhelming so I am glad I did not add additional bacon bits as was my first thought. I added chili powder to taste and it could have handled a pinch of cayenne pepper as well as the pepper-jack cheese did not spice it up as much as I thought it might. This is definitely an easy recipe for a potluck or picnic item. I do not have small children but I can imagine the bacon/ranch combination would appeal to them. I added about a cup of frozen green peas during the pasta cool down period just because hey are a family favorite in pasta salad. A good combination of flavors and the recipe makes a large amount so you can certainly feed at least four with a single recipe.
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