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Chicken Margarita Pasta     Print this Recipe

Comments

“I've made this dish many times without the chicken, I have to say it was a great addition.  I love the protein it provides to the dish.  Both my children (5 & 7) gave it two enthusiastic thumbs up!” (Crystal, mother of 2)

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Equipment

large pot, strainer, knife, cutting board, serving bowl

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

6-8 minutes

Number of Servings

3 or more depending on ages

Instructions

  1. 1/2 box whole grain or gluten free pasta

  2. 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

    Boil pasta per directions on package. When finished strain and put into serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil. Let pasta cool off for a few minutes.
  3. 1 large tomato

    Remove seeds, chop into bite size pieces. Add to pasta
  4. 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese

    Cube cheese.  Add to pasta
  5. 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves

    Cut up into pieces and add to pasta.
  6. 1 can Shelton’s Premium Canned Chicken Breast Meat

  7. 1/4 tsp sea salt

  8. Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 Tbsp)

    Drain and rinse chicken, break up any large pieces.  Add to pasta. Toss all ingredients together and serve immediately.

Options

Crystal suggests using cherry or grape tomatoes for less prep time.  She also gives an option of cutting mozzarella string cheese into small circles instead of using mozzarella cubes.  Add extra fresh chopped basil as a garnish!  All ingredients can be customized for serving needs.

Grocery List

  • Whole grain or gluten free pasta
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Large tomato or grape tomatoes
  • Fresh mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Shelton’s Premium Canned Chicken Breast Meat
  • Sea salt
  • Lemon

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