This yummy recipe is from an older issue of Southern Living magazine. This was quick and tasty! Even Mr. U loved this!!
Penne With Chicken, Spinach, and Tomatoes With Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 (14.5-ounce) box BARILLA PLUS Penne
1 pound skinned and boned chicken breasts, diced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 1/2 cups (3 ounces) firmly packed fresh spinach, chopped
2 1/2 cups seeded and chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1. Sauté chicken in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil in a medium skillet 5 to 6 minutes or until done.
2. Whisk together vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in 6 tablespoons olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Spread pasta in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Let cool 10 minutes.
4. Toss together pasta, chicken, vinegar mixture, spinach, and remaining 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, or, if desired, cover and chill 1 hour before serving.
Makes 6 servings
Southern Living Cooking School, AUGUST 2008
18 comments:
looks yummy!
Have a great day =)
Ohhh that looks so yummy--I just love how you take the pictures:)
Julieannn
Thanks for this wonderful recipe!
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Yum, thanks.
Elizabeth
Thank you--I just printed off the recipe. (o:
YUM! This looks delicious, Mrs. U! Thank you for sharing the recipe with us!
~Kelli
Sounds really good. I will have to try it.
What a delicious recipe! I am going to try it tonight for dh.
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Looks good! Think my family will like this.
Visiting from #MMBC
It sounds so yummy! Thanks for sharing.
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This looks and sounds tasty!
Nice and colourful #TwinklyTuesday
So easy and colorful -- and nutritious. Looks like a great weeknight meal. Thanks for joining #WeekendCooking
Pasta tossed with veggie and chicken is a wonderful combination and a hearty dinner.
Sounds delicious... am hungry now. Cheers from Carole's chatter
mmmm this sounds so delicious. I pinned it and shared it on Facebook.
I love going through old magazines and finding gems like this one- looks like a great recipe! Thanks so much for sharing it with Friday Frenzy!
This would be a hit at a party! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!
Mollie
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