Italian Chicken Salad

Contributed By: DCC
Dairy Council of California

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Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Holiday: July 4th
Meal Type: Salads & Dressings

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Ingredients

3/4 cup Plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup Lemon juice from concentrate
2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons Chicken flavored instant bouillon
1 teaspoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Oregano leaves
1 clove Garlic, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 (9-ounce) package Frozen artichoke hearts, cooked and drained
1/4 (1-pound) package Linguine, cooked according to package directions and drained
1 cup Sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup Chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup Sliced pitted ripe olives
Lettuce

Preparation

For dressing, in 1-pint jar with tight-fitting lid, combine 3/4 cup vegetable oil, lemon juice from concentrate, cheese, 2 teaspoons boullion, sugar, oregano, garlic and black pepper; shake well. In large skillet, cook and stir chicken strips in remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoon boullion until browned and tender. In large bowl, combine chicken, dressing mixture and remaining ingredients except lettuce; mix well. Cover; chill. Serve on lettuce. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Cook's Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 709 ; Total Fat: 49 g ; Saturated Fat: 8 g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g ; Carbohydrates: 30 g ; Protein: 41 g ; Vitamin A: 1246 mg ; Vitamin C: 117 mg ; Calcium: 129 mg ; Sodium: 275 mg ; Iron: 3 mg ; Fiber: 5 g

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