Rotini Nicoise with Lemon Vinaigrette
1 lb Rotini, Twists or Spirals -- uncooked 2 c Canned white beans -- (cannellini), -- rinsed and drained 2 c Cooked chicken breast -- cut into chunks 14 oz Canned artichoke hearts
Ingredients
- 1lbrotini, twists or spirals
- 1/2c low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2c fresh lemon juice
- 2garlic cloves -- minced
- 2ts dijon mustard
- 1t salt
- 1/2ts freshly ground black pepper
- 8ozgreen beans -- blanched
Directions
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1 lb Rotini, Twists or Spirals -- uncooked 2 c Canned white beans -- (cannellini), -- rinsed and drained 2 c Cooked chicken breast -- cut in
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Rinse the pasta under cold water, drain thoroughly and put in a large mixing bowl
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Add white beans, chicken and artichoke hearts and toss well
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients
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Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture and toss well
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To serve, spoon pasta onto large serving platter and arrange cherry tomatoes, green beans and black olives around and on top of salad
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Each serving provides: 583 Calories
- 8
29.3 g Protein