Best Eatzis Gemelli Chicken And Cranberry Salad Recipes

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EATZI'S GEMELLI, CHICKEN AND CRANBERRY SALAD



Eatzi's Gemelli, Chicken and Cranberry Salad image

A real recipe from EatZi's a wonderful carry out gourmet market. I found the recipe online eat eveningedge.com (was actually searching for a recipe for their Carrot Dressing without success). Per the website, "Executive chef Ford Fry, who came to EatZi's via the Ritz-Carlton in Aspen, Colo., says this is one of the most popular dishes at EatZi's, which specializes in salads, pastries and breads, all prepared on site. "The secret to its success is in the citrus dressing, " Fry said. "It's really light and doesn't absorb a lot of oil like other pasta salads."

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 lbs gemelli pasta (I only used 12 oz which worked great)
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup frozen corn (I used fresh corn, cut off the cobb)
10 ounces chicken (I used precooked chicken instead of poaching it)
1/4 lb asparagus
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary (I only used 1 T and it was very strong in this recipe)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper
6 tablespoons honey (I only used 3 T and it was VERY SWEET, I caution you if you choose to use more)
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 orange, Juice and zest of (I used the juice of half the orange)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a single layer in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove corn from freezer and set aside to thaw.
  • Poach chicken in a small amount of water until no longer pink. Remove from water and drain. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Blanch asparagus until of desired doneness. Drain and cool. When cool enough to handle, slice into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a large bowl, mix rosemary, vinegar, salt, pepper, honey, mustard, orange juice and olive oil.
  • In another bowl, combine pasta, pine nuts, thawed uncooked corn, chicken, asparagus, orange zest and dried cranberries. When well-mixed, add to bowl with dressing and toss to combine.
  • NOTE: I enjoyed the salad best when just slightly warm to room temp about 15 minutes after I made it. I didn't care for it cold and I don't think it was near as good on day two as it was on day one. Just personal preferences :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.2, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 26.6, Sodium 96.6, Carbohydrate 71.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 15.9, Protein 17.5

RACHEL'S CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD



Rachel's Cranberry Chicken Salad image

This is a great sandwich filling that they make at the diner in the hospital where I work, but I fancied it up a bit with some green onions and pecans. A great way to use up leftover chicken. Delicious!

Provided by Rachel Mehl

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cooked chicken breast halves, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
2 green onions, chopped
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
¼ green apple, shredded
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Mix together the chicken and mayonnaise in a bowl, stir to coat well, then stir in the green onions, dried cranberries, apple, pecans, lime juice, salt, pepper, and dill weed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate several hours or overnight (the flavor just gets better).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 187.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

GEMELLI WITH CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES IN TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE



Gemelli With Chicken and Vegetables in Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce image

Make and share this Gemelli With Chicken and Vegetables in Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cooking Creation

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless cut bite-size
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup onion, julienne cut
1/4 cup carrot, julienne cut
1/4 cup red bell pepper, julienne cut
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch cayenne (to taste)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
8 ounces gemelli pasta, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken and brown on all sides. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same skillet, add the onion, carrot and bell pepper. Cook and stir until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the tomato, tomato paste and Parmesan. Add the basil and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil. Season with cayenne, salt and pepper, to taste. Add the chicken and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Once chicken is cooked through, stir in the Gemelli pasta.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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