Categories: Chicken, Parties, Poultry, Salads

Ingredients

• 1 box chicken flavored Rice-A-Roni prepared as directed (see directions for slight adjustment)
• 1 6 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts (Progresso Brand, they have the best flavor)
• 4 green onions
• 1 1/2 cups sliced black olives, about 1 can, drained
• 7 chicken breasts
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• pinch red pepper
• 4 ounces slivered almonds

Directions

1. TIP: 7 chicken breasts is a lot of chicken for the amount of dressing. I would use less chicken or double other ingredients. If you double, there is a “Family” size Rice-a-Roni that would be perfect. Also I have used other than Progresso brand marinated artichokes and it really is not as good, other brands don’t seem to have the same flavors, oils and seasonings. And, one large can sliced olives is a whole lot. I would add only about 1/2 to 2/3 can if single recipe…add whole can for double recipe.

2. Cook chicken breasts in seasoned water until done. Cool. Dice.

3. Cook Rice-A-Roni according to package directions using 1/4 cup less water than called for.

4. Chop green onions, using whole onion.

5. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid. Chop.

6. Make a dressing by mixing together juice from artichokes and mayonnaise (use “real” mayonnaise). Add in the curry powder (I like a little more curry) and red pepper. Stir until well blended.

7. Finally mix together chicken, cooked Rice-A-Roni, onion, artichoke and olives.

8. Stir in “dressing”.

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