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Buffalo Chicken Pasta - 6

Source of Recipe

8 servings


List of Ingredients

1 pound whole wheat Penne, uncooked
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 teaspoon tabasco sauce (1 to 2 teaspoons)
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup fat free mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat free blue cheese salad dressing
3/4 cup skim milk



Recipe

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine paprika, salt, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle over chicken, stirring to coat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add tabasco; cook 1 minute. Remove chicken from skillet. Add remaining teaspoon of oil to skillet; add celery and onion and sauté 2 minutes.
Combine mayonnaise, dressing and milk in a small bowl. Add to vegetables in skillet. Add chicken. Stir constantly and cook over medium-low heat until thoroughly heated. When pasta is done, drain and return to pot. Add contents of skillet to pot and mix well. Transfer to dish and serve immediately. Serves 8.