Southwest Chicken & Pasta Salad

Name: Southwest Chicken & Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8-12 depending on serving size
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: FOR DRESSING; 2/3 c canola or vegetable oil; 1/3 c fresh or bottled lime juice; 2-3 clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp southwest seasoning blend; 1 tsp kosher salt; FOR SALAD; 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cubed into bite sized pieces; 1 tsp southwest seasoning blend; 1 16 oz box rotini pasta; 1 can(s) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 c frozen corn, thawed; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 bunch green onion, sliced thin including white and green part; 1 pkg grape tomatoes, halved

By Victoria Ross
@fairygirl3869

Found this recipe in a Penzeys Spice Store on a recipe card. Sounded so good I bought the spice blend that goes in this dish and have been hooked on that blend ever since! Love it when it's warm but can be served cold as well. All the good for you veggies and beans in this dish! This is a perfect dish when you are craving something zesty and spicy. The lime juice really sets it off and gives it that something extra!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

8-12 depending on serving size

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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FOR DRESSING
2/3 c

canola or vegetable oil
1/3 c

fresh or bottled lime juice
2-3 clove

garlic, minced
2 Tbsp

southwest seasoning blend
1 tsp

kosher salt
FOR SALAD
1 1/2 lb

boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cubed into bite sized pieces
1 tsp

southwest seasoning blend
1 16 oz box

rotini pasta
1 can(s)

black beans, drained and rinsed
1 c

frozen corn, thawed
1 medium

red bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch

green onion, sliced thin including white and green part
1 pkg

grape tomatoes, halved

How to Make Southwest Chicken & Pasta Salad

Step-by-Step

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook cubed chicken breast seasoned with 1 tsp southwest seasoning until cooked through.
While chicken is cooking, cook pasta according to package directions, drain but do not rinse.
In a very large bowl (need room to get a good mix of ingredients), mix together all of the salad ingredients.
In a 2 cup measuring cup, mix all of the dressing ingredients with a small whisk until fully combined. Pour dressing mixture over salad mixture in the large bowl. Mix well with a spoon until all of the salad ingredients are coated with dressing.
I always double this recipe and my son, of course adds shredded cheddar on top! You can vary the amount of vegetables and beans according to what you like.