Chicken, Penne, and Asparagus Salad
(from PhancyFace724’s recipe box)
Source: Weight Watchers
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Diet, Lunch, Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound b/s chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch wide strips
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 pound penne (about 1 1/3 cups)
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup Romano cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
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Sprinkle chicken with Old Bay seasoning. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on the outside and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. With a slotted spoon, transfer the pasta to a colander, leaving the boiling water in the pot. Rinse the pasta under cold running water; drain and transfer immediately to a large bowl.
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Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking; drain and add to the pasta. Add chicken, tomatoes, basil, cheese, garlic, oil, and salt; toss well to coat. Serve.