Southwestern Chicken Pasta Salad

(from desert.rose32’s recipe box)

Categories: Salads

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb uncooked penne rigate
  • 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped plum tomato (about 2 tomatoes)
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp extravirgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken and next 5 ingredients (through tomato); toss well to combine.

  2. Combine orange juice and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill.

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