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Chicken and basil pasta salad takes 25 minutes to prepare.

Chicken and basil pasta salad takes several minutes to cook.

Chicken and basil pasta salad makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken and basil pasta salad are:

1 cup dried whole wheat macaroni
8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
nonstick cooking spray
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise & sliced
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise & sliced
2/3 cup fat free Italian dressing
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil

Here is how you make Chicken and basil pasta salad:

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, except omit any oil and use 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drain pasta. rinse with cold water. Drain. 2. Rinse chicken; pat dry. Cut chicken into 1" pieces. Spray an unheated lg skillet with nonstick coating. Preheat over med-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. 3. In a large mixing bowl, toss together macaroni, chicken, tomatoes, and zucchini. Drizzle with salad dressing. Sprinkle with basil. Toss to coat. *Pasta may be served warm, or chilled 2-3 hours before serving. Makes 6 servings(Adapted from BH&G New Dieter's cookbook)Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HIPTEACHERGIRL.

The nutritional information for Chicken and basil pasta salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 97.1

• Total Fat: 1.0 g
• Cholesterol: 22.7 mg
• Sodium: 526.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 11.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
• Protein: 10.8 g