Apr 19, 2009

Garlic Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Ingredients

1 package PERDUE FIT & Easy Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon papper
2 small or 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
8 ounces spiral pasta (1/1 of a 1-pound package)
1/3 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, cut into strips
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, cut into strips
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Stir together 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a glass dish. Cut chicken into strips and toss with garlic mixture. Cover with plastic and marinate 30 minutes to 12 hours.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
3. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken pieces on medium heat until cooked through. Remove and add onions; saute on medium heat 5-8 minutes or until translucent and caramelized.
4. Place chicken, onions, pasta, sun-dried tomatoes and basil in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and toss. Serve.

1 comment:

  1. I made this for dinner last night and it was fabulous! I told the family it was Hazel's recipe. They said, "Who is Hazel?" I said, "Hazel is Jim's wife." And they all knew who I was talking about....which I found funny. I guess I must talk about your blog(s) a lot!

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