Mexican Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz penne pasta (2 cups uncooked )
2 cooked chicken breasts, diced (about 2 cups)
1 (8 3/4 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 small zucchini , cut in half lengthwise, then sliced
1 -2 stalk celery, sliced thin
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced (optional)
4 green onions, sliced
1 (4 -7 oz) can green chilies
1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
2 cups lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup yogurt
2 tbsp realime juice
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse, and set aside.
Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.
Combine all dressing ingredients; stir thoroughly.
Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
Chill 1 hour, then serve.
Note: Instead of mixing lettuce into salad, you can layer it on top to keep it from wilting.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	391.95 Kcal (1641 kJ)
Calories from fat	257.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.65g	44%
Cholesterol	48.92mg	16%
Sodium	628.11mg	26%
Potassium	307.11mg	7%
Total Carbs	18.68g	6%
Sugars	3.43g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.41g	10%
Protein	14.57g	29%
Vitamin C	41.8mg	70%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	113.1mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	205.23 Kcal (859 kJ)
Calories from fat	135.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15g	44%
Cholesterol	25.61mg	16%
Sodium	328.88mg	26%
Potassium	160.8mg	7%
Total Carbs	9.78g	6%
Sugars	1.8g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	10%
Protein	7.63g	29%
Vitamin C	21.9mg	70%
Iron	0.5mg	6%
Calcium	59.2mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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