Name: Chicken Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 1 package chicken tenders; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 package (12 oz.) fettucine pasta, uncooked; 1 package (16 oz.) frozen vegetable mix; 1/2 cup bottled Caesar or Italian dressing; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper

Chicken Pasta Salad

Try this quick and easy chicken pasta salad that is so hearty, it's a complete meal. This is great for summer dinners and potlucks and the kids love it, too!

Notes

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Ingredients

1 package chicken tenders
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 package (12 oz.) fettucine pasta, uncooked
1 package (16 oz.) frozen vegetable mix
1/2 cup bottled Caesar or Italian dressing
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper

Instructions

In large skillet, saute chicken in vegetable oil over medium heat until done. (Insert instant-read meat thermometer in thickest part of chicken. Temperature should read 170 degrees F). Cook pasta according to directions.
Add vegetables to pasta last 5 minutes of cook time. Drain pasta and vegetables and mix with chicken, dressing and basil.
Mix well; cook until heated through. Add cheese; toss to coat pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with fresh bread, if desired.