Try this quick and easy chicken pasta salad that is so hearty, it's a complete meal. This is great for summer dinners and potlucks and the kids love it, too!
Serves: 4
Ingredients
* 1 package chicken tenders
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 package (12 oz.) fettucine pasta, uncooked
* 1 package (16 oz.) frozen vegetable mix
* 1/2 cup bottled Caesar or Italian dressing
* 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* Salt and pepper
Instructions
1. In large skillet, saute chicken in vegetable oil over medium heat until done. (Insert instant-read meat thermometer in thickest part of chicken. Temperature should read 170 degrees F). Cook pasta according to directions.
2. Add vegetables to pasta last 5 minutes of cook time. Drain pasta and vegetables and mix with chicken, dressing and basil.
3. Mix well; cook until heated through. Add cheese; toss to coat pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with fresh bread, if desired.
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