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Spicy Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients




3 1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta -- 8 ounces
1 cup mayonnaise
4 1/2 ounces canned chopped green chiles
9 ounces frozen SW cooked chicken breast strips --
thawed*
2 medium tomatoes -- chopped
1 medium red bell pepper -- chopped
1/2 cup shredded taco flavored cheese blend
3 medium green onions -- sliced

Recipe



Cut Southwest flavored chicken strips into bite-sized pieces.

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain. Rinse with cold water to
cool;
drain well. Meanwhile, in large serving bowl, combine mayonnaise and
green
chiles; mix well. Add chicken, tomatoes, bell pepper and cheese. Add
cooked pasta to chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve
immediately or
cover and refrigerate until serving time. Sprinkle with green onions.

Substitution: Look for southwest-seasoned mayonnaise or salsa ranch
salad
dressing to add extra "kick" to this pasta dish.

Note: If you enjoy your food really hot and spicy, add 1 chopped fresh
jalapeno pepper.