Chicken-Thyme-Penne Salad

Health score
4%
Chicken-Thyme-Penne Salad
265 min.
12
438kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Chicken-Thyme-Penne Salad! This vibrant dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a summer picnic, preparing a family lunch, or looking for a satisfying side to complement your main course. With its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.

Imagine tender penne pasta tossed with succulent rotisserie chicken, sweet red grapes, and crisp celery, all brought together with a creamy, herb-infused dressing. The addition of toasted walnuts adds a delightful crunch, making each bite a delightful adventure. The fresh thyme elevates the dish, infusing it with a fragrant aroma that will tantalize your taste buds.

Not only is this Chicken-Thyme-Penne Salad a feast for the senses, but it’s also a nutritious option, boasting a balanced caloric breakdown that makes it suitable for various dietary preferences. With 438 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Plus, the recipe is designed to be prepared in advance, allowing you to enjoy more time with your loved ones and less time in the kitchen.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dish that’s not just a meal, but a celebration of flavors. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz penne pasta uncooked
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut cubed (from two)
  • cups grapes red seedless cut in half
  • cup celery stalks sliced
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped (1 small)
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • tablespoons thyme leaves dried fresh crushed chopped
  • 1.3 cups salad dressing reduced-fat
  • tablespoon milk 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • tablespoon mustard coarse-grained
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cup walnut pieces toasted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  2. In very large (4-quart) bowl, mix pasta, chicken, grapes, celery and onion. In small bowl, mix oil and 1 tablespoon of the fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon of the dried thyme).
  3. Pour oil mixture over chicken mixture; toss to coat.
  4. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, milk, honey, mustard, salt and remaining thyme. Cover chicken mixture and mayonnaise mixture separately; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  5. Up to 2 hours before serving, toss chicken mixture and mayonnaise mixture. Cover; refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in 3/4 cup of the walnuts.
  6. Sprinkle salad with remaining walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories438kcal
Protein24.16%
Fat50.49%
Carbs25.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.86
Glycemic Load
10.18
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
8.5908696839343%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.26mg
Apigenin
0.27mg
Luteolin
0.62mg
Isorhamnetin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:438.41kcal
21.92%
Fat:24.94g
38.37%
Saturated Fat:4.19g
26.21%
Carbohydrates:28.19g
9.4%
Net Carbohydrates:26.1g
9.49%
Sugar:7.67g
8.52%
Cholesterol:84.61mg
28.2%
Sodium:649.12mg
28.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.85g
53.7%
Vitamin K:51.5µg
49.04%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.45%
Selenium:15.95µg
22.79%
Copper:0.27mg
13.41%
Phosphorus:105.15mg
10.51%
Magnesium:33.71mg
8.43%
Fiber:2.09g
8.37%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.26%
Potassium:196.93mg
5.63%
Iron:0.99mg
5.5%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.29%
Zinc:0.71mg
4.73%
Folate:18.83µg
4.71%
Vitamin C:3.48mg
4.22%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.6%
Vitamin A:161.03IU
3.22%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.11%
Calcium:30.2mg
3.02%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
2.99%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.11%