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Fruited Chicken Pasta Salad

Name: Fruited Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 cup halved green grapes; 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing

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4 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Bridget Francoeur, Adrian, Michigan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

“This easy, 5-ingredient recipe makes a nice alternative to potato salad for a summer side dish.” It’s also refreshing, colorful and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Enjoy! Bridget Francoeur – Adrian, MI

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Fruited Chicken Pasta Salad

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:10 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup halved green grapes
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing

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Directions

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Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, oranges and grapes. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water; add to chicken mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Easy Asian Noodles: Substitute 8 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti for bow tie pasta, adding a 10-ounce package of julienned carrots and 1/2 pound sugar snap peas during last minute of cooking. Drain; add chicken, oranges and 1/2 cup stir-fry sauce.