Sunday, August 26, 2012

Chicken Pasta Salad

This is a family favorite. We use this for a lot, picnics, dinners, lunches. You can eat it cold, or you can warm it up. We prefer it cold. Also, this recipe doesn't have to be exact. You may like more or less chicken, broccoli, or carrots. Some people like less dressing than others. We used to add black olives, but my sister is allergic to nickel, which means no canned food. Of course, we can't find black olives not in a can. So, nix the black olives for us.

1 1/2 cups chicken breast
6 carrots
2 broccoli heads
1 box of rotini pasta
Italian dressing to taste

Cook the chicken in the oven. Be careful not to overcook or it will be to dry. Once it has cooled, cut the chicken into small cubes.
Cut up the broccoli and carrots. Put them in a pot, and start the water to boil. Once it starts boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Toss with the Italian dressing.

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