Spicy Pimento Cheese Asparagus Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA

Steps:

• Place asparagus in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken and garlic in remaining oil until chicken is no longer pink., Stir in the lemon juice, zest and butter; heat through. Remove from the heat. Drain fettuccine; toss with chicken mixture and asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Add the chicken, tomatoes, onion, bacon and Gorgonzola cheese., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, basil, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

SPICY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut all peppers, onion, and prepare sun-dried tomatoes.
• Cook pasta and drain.
• Cook all chicken and cut into strips.
• Sauté pepper, tomatoes and onion in skillet with olive oil.
• Toss cooked chicken, pasta, veggies in dish.
• Add salad dressing and top with cheese!

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a stockpot.
• Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
• Drain pasta and keep warm.
• Wash asparagus and remove and discard tough ends.
• Slice asparagus into one inch pieces.
• Cook asparagus in a large skillet in shallow water and steam for 1-2 minutes until crisp tender.
• Drain well and reserve.
• Chop chicken into one inch pieces.
• Cut grape tomatoes in half.
• Combine Italian dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add cooked pasta and asparagus to the Italian dressing and mix together until everything is evenly coated.
• Add chicken, tomatoes, basil, olives, and cheese and stir to combine.
• Serve pasta salad warm or at room temperature.

SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic, celery seed, and 1/2 teaspoon salt with a wooden spoon. Add the jalapeños, scallions, red peppers, Cheddar, and Sriracha and combine well. Taste for seasonings and serve with crackers, corn chips, and/or crudités.

SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE ASPARAGUS CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted water, boil aspargus for 3 minutes. Remove immediately and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain asparagus in a colander. Slice and set aside. Add pasta to the same boiling water. Boil according to package. Remove and drain in a colander. Run cold water over pasta until cool. Drain. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine the dressing ingredients . Mix well. Fold in asparagus, roasted red peppers & cheese. Chill for at least 1 hour. Top with grilled chicken when ready to serve. Enjoy!