Chicken Whole Wheat Penne Pasta Salad Recipes

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients.
• 2. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and stir well. Pour over the salad and toss.
• 3. Enjoy!

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH WHOLE WHEAT PENNE AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• Pound chicken to a thickness of 1/2 an inch.
• Combine 2 cloves garlic, 1 T crushed red pepper, and 2 T Herbes de Provence in a small bowl.
• Rub garlic mixture into both sides of each chicken breast.
• Season both sides of each breast with salt and pepper.
• Cover chicken and leave in the fridge for at least an hour.
• Steam or boil broccoli for 2 minutes and then remove from heat.
• Grill chicken over med-high heat, about 4 minutes per side. Place chicken on a plate, cover with aluminum foil, and set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• While pasta boils, cook remaining garlic and onion over medium heat until softened.
• Add wine, broth, basil, marjoram, and the remaining crushed pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced.
• Add red pepper and cook for a minute or two.
• Add broccoli and cook until re-heated.
• Drain pasta and add to veggie mixture.
• Divide pasta between 2 plates. Top with chicken, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese.