Zesty Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad #RSC Recipe

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Zesty Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad #RSC
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Directions:

  1. In quart size sandwich baggie add lemon zest , 2 tsp salt,1 tsp black pepper, crushed red pepper and 1/2 packet Hidden Valley seasoning mix.
  2. Toss Chicken in 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Shake to drain lightly.
  3. In 3 to 4 batches shake chicken breast cubes to coat all sides. Remove and place on a plate. After all chicken has been coated discard mixture and baggie.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large sauté pan. Sauté chicken until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
  5. While chicken cooks, prepare penne pasta according to package directions.
  6. Remove chicken from pan and place in large mixing bowl.
  7. Pour spinach over chicken and cover to allow spinach to wilt.
  8. Drain pasta well and pour on top of chicken and spinach. Toss well. Allow to cool 5 minutes.
  9. In small mixing bowl whisk remaining olive oil, Italian seasoning, remaining Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix, Dijon mustard and Balsamic Vinegar until well blended. Set aside.
  10. To chicken mixture add cherry tomato halves, scallion slices and Mozzarella Cheese cubes. Toss well.
  11. Pour dressing over pasta mixture.
  12. Sprinkle with remaining salt and black pepper. Toss Well.
  13. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan Cheese.
  14. Serves well warm or cold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 294.57 Kcal (1233 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.22g 26%
Cholesterol 26.74mg 9%
Sodium 1060.9mg 44%
Potassium 243.95mg 5%
Total Carbs 20.52g 7%
Sugars 3.23g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.87g 11%
Protein 15.2g 30%
Vitamin C 7mg 12%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 137.5mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 194.97 Kcal (816 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.4g 26%
Cholesterol 17.7mg 9%
Sodium 702.19mg 44%
Potassium 161.47mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.58g 7%
Sugars 2.14g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 11%
Protein 10.06g 30%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 12%
Iron 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 91mg 14%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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