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Rotini Salad with Green Beans and Chicken in Basil Buttermilk Dressing

Source of Recipe

Karlette 2011


List of Ingredients

Rotini Salad with Green Beans and Chicken in Basil Buttermilk Dressing


16 ounces Dreamfields Rotini
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup bottled non-fat Italian dressing
1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut into thirds
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup chopped green onion

Dressing Ingredients

1 cup low-fat mayo
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper



Recipe

Place chicken into a zip-lock bag add Italian dressing.

Place in the refrigerator for several hrs or overnight. Remove chicken and discard the marinade.

In a medium size skillet over medium-high heat cook
chicken for 7 mins on each side or until thoroughly cooked through.

Remove from heat and cool.

Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.

Meanwhile cook pasta according to pkg directions.

Add green beans to cooking with the pasta during the remaining 5 mins to blanch drain.

Rinse pasta and beans in cold water and drain well.

In a small bowl combine dressing ingredients and stir well with a whisk or fork.

In a large bowl combine pasta with chicken and vegetables.

Gently fold in dressing.

Cover and refrigerate for 4 hrs