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WEEKNIGHT PASTA SALAD



Weeknight Pasta Salad image

Pasta and tender chunks of chicken combine with creamy dressing and a medley of vegetables in this great weeknight salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups bite-size pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, chopped
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/4 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

WEEKNIGHT PASTA SALAD



Weeknight Pasta Salad image

I love pasta and salad, and I'm always looking for a variety. This recipe comes from Kraft foods. It's yummy.

Provided by VickyJ

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups bite-size pasta, uncooked
1 (6 ounce) package oscar mayer grilled chicken breast strips, chopped
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 cup kraft Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package; drain.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 224.3, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 10.5

CRISPY-EDGED QUESADILLA



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This straightforward quesadilla has an unexpected twist: a border of salty, crispy cheese surrounding the tortilla. Achieving it couldn't be easier; just press down on the folded tortilla as it heats up in the pan so the cheese spills out and turns golden. A nonstick pan is key here, otherwise the melted cheese will glue itself onto the cooking surface. Medium heat is just the right temperature for a quesadilla: It's hot enough to crisp up the cheese but low enough to prevent the cheese from burning.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, snack, weeknight, finger foods, appetizer, main course

Time 10m

Yield 1 quesadilla

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 teaspoons oil (such as olive, grapeseed or sunflower oil)
1 (8-inch) flour tortilla
2/3 cup shredded cheese (such as Cheddar, Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend)

Steps:

  • Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add the oil. Let oil heat up for 20 seconds, swirling the pan around so the oil coats the bottom.
  • Place the tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top. Once the cheese begins to melt, 30 seconds to 1 minute, use a spatula to fold the tortilla in half. Using the spatula, press down firmly on the top of the tortilla until some of the cheese runs out into the pan. Let the quesadilla cook until the cheese that's leaked out solidifies and turns brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Flip the quesadilla over and let cook on the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is crisp and golden. Slide quesadilla onto a plate and serve immediately.

WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN FLORENTINE PASTA



Weeknight Chicken Florentine Pasta image

This dish is so fast to make, and is company worthy. For faster preparation- wilt the spinach at the same time you drain the pasta. You can also take three regular chicken breasts and cut them in half.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Chicken Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound fettuccine
6 (4 ounce) thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
1 teaspoon cantanzaro herbs (such as Savory Spice Shop®) or Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup diced onion
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 cloves minced garlic
¼ cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup 1% milk
1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season both sides of the chicken breasts with herbs, salt, and pepper. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts until golden, 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet, set aside, and keep warm.
  • Add the onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic to the skillet, scraping up the browned bits with a spatula. Pour in wine to deglaze and allow to reduce by half. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cream until sauce starts to thicken. If sauce seems too thick, add milk (or more cream) and stir to combine.
  • Place spinach in the bottom of a colander. Carefully drain pasta into colander and 'wilt' spinach with the hot pasta water. Add pasta and spinach to the sauce in the skillet, and mix to combine. Add cooked chicken back to skillet. Cook until flavors are well combined and chicken is heated through, about 1 more minute.
  • To serve, place pasta mixture in a bowl, top with a cooked chicken breast, and serve with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.6 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 127.1 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 527.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

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