PANTRY CAESAR CHICKEN & ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD
This is a great way to use up some of those items that were tucked away in the pantry for "just in case." A caesar pasta salad kit, a can of tender chicken breast chunks, a can of artichoke hearts and some mayo come together to make a great meal that can be on the table in half an hour, tops, and can be served either warm or chilled. Don't skip the crushed crouton topping. It adds a great crunch.
Provided by Teresa G. @sokygal
Categories Salads
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gather and prep ingredients.
- Bring 2 to 3 quarts water to boiling; add about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt. Add the package of rotini pasta; return to boil, reduce heat to medium-high and gently boil pasta for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While pasta is boiling, mix together 1 tablespoon water and the seasoning packet from the salad kit. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise, stirring to blend well. Set aside.
- Drain cooked pasta (do not rinse if you want a warm salad, rinse with cold water for cold salad.)
- Add drained pasta to bowl with seasoned mayonnaise mixture; mix gently until pasta is evenly coated.
- Add chicken and artichokes, mixing gently until evenly coated with the mayonnaise mixture. Add more mayonnaise if needed, especially after refrigerating.
- Just before serving, lightly sprinkle with crushed seasoned croutons and grated parmesan cheese.
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