Our Best Blt Chicken & Pasta Saladpoultry 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad 1 dressing 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon bottled barbecue or chili 1 sauce 1 1/2 teaspoon freeze-dried chives, 1 crumbled 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 lb skinless boneless chicken 1 breast halves 2 to 3 cups 6 slice bacon 2 to 3 cups 1 lettuce, torn -- in 1 bite-size pieces 1 large tomato, seeded -- coarsely 1 chopped 1 pasta twists (rotini) 1 boston, romain, iceberg Mix salad dressing with water, barbecue sauce, vinegar, chives, garlic powder and pepper in a large salad bowl until blended. Put chicken breast halves in 6 quart pot. Add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. reduce heat to Low and simmer for 8-10 minutes. until chicken is no longer pin in center. Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon to cutting board to cool . Add enough water to poaching liquid in pot to cook pasta, total 4 quarts. Bring to a boil and add pasta. Cook for 9 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Cut in small pieces. Add hot pasta to dressing in salad bowl. Toss to coat. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Add to salad bowl along with bacon, lettuce and tomatoes. Toss gently to mix. Serve at room teperature or chill. Recipe By : Woman's Day Magazine/Bobb1744 From: Date: 05/30 |
