Chicken Nugget Pasta Salad

Caesar dressing lends zest to this pasta salad recipe, which is topped with our tender and juicy chicken nuggets. Serve for lunch or a healthy, quick and easy dinner.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

16 nuggets from Perdue SimplySmart Organics Whole Grain Chicken Breast Nuggets bag OR

Perdue Chicken Breast Nuggets bag OR

Perdue SimplySmart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets Gluten Free bag

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup Caesar dressing

1 lemon, zested and juiced

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

4 cups tricolored fusilli or rotini pasta, cooked and cooled (about 8 oz uncooked)

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 heart of romaine lettuce, sliced into 1-inch slices

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 4 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 570

Calories From Fat: 252

Total Fat: 28g

Saturated Fat: 5g

Cholesterol: 50mg

Total Carbohydrates: 63g

Dietary Fiber: 8g

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 23g

Note: Nutritional information based on Perdue SimplySmart Organics Whole Grain Chicken Breast Nuggets

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place nuggets on a baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes. If frozen, add 2 minutes to the baking time. For a crispier product, turn the nuggets halfway through heating time. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes.

In a large bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, lemon zest and juice.

To the bowl of dressing, add the pasta, lettuce, and chicken nuggets. Toss well to coat with dressing.

Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese curls.

Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.

This recipe originally appeared on www.perduefarms.com

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