pineapple infused chicken pasta salad

Name: Pineapple Infused Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 - chicken breasts; 1 - 16 oz package of pasta (elbow or small shell work great); 1 can(s) crushed pineapple (20 oz); 1 - red bell, diced; 1 bunch(es) green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans; 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon(s) low sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/8 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground ginger

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Sara Andrea

Eugene, OR

Updated on Jul 19, 2017

Good for dinner, great for a pot luck - always a favorite.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 3 Hr 30 Min

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 8-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - chicken breasts
1 - 16 oz package of pasta (elbow or small shell work great)
1 can crushed pineapple (20 oz)
1 - red bell, diced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

How To Make pineapple infused chicken pasta salad

Step 1

Put chicken breast in slow cooker, top with can of crushed pineapple. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
Step 3

Put chicken breast on cutting board and cut into chunks.
Step 4

Strain liquid from crock pot. Using a spatula, press out extra liquid. Reserve pineapple.
Step 5

In a large bowl mix mayo, soy sauce, salt, pepper, ginger and crushed red peppers. Add onions, red pepper, pasta, reserved crushed pineapple and nuts. Add chicken, mix throughly.
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