Curried Chicken & Pasta Salad

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This crowd-pleasing pasta salad is potluck-perfect for barbecue season.

By
Patsy Jamieson
Patsy Jamieson
Patsy Jamieson

Patsy Jamieson is a culinary professional and published author with over three decades' experience in recipe publishing. She has a long history with EatingWell, where she has served as food editor, test kitchen director, food stylist and recipe editor. Prior to joining EatingWell, she was the test kitchen manager for Canadian Living.

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Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy High-Protein Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces large whole-wheat pasta shells

  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, (1/2 ounce)

  • 1 tablespoon curry powder, preferably Madras

  • ½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

  • 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt, or reduced-fat sour cream

  • ⅓ cup mango chutney

  • 1 teaspoon turmeric

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • Pinch ground cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces (see Tip)

  • ½ cup raisins

  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions, (4 scallions)

  • ½ cup diced celery

  • Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Set aside.

  2. Toast almonds in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Return the pan to the stovetop and add curry powder. Toast, stirring constantly, over low heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in mayonnaise, yogurt, chutney, turmeric, cinnamon and ground red pepper.

  3. Combine chicken, raisins, scallions, celery and the reserved pasta in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and ground red pepper. Garnish with the toasted almonds.

Tips

Tip: To poach chicken breasts: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium skillet or saucepan and add lightly salted water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 1995

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

449 Calories
9g Fat
70g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 449
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 70g 25%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 20g
Added Sugars 9g 18%
Protein 24g 48%
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Vitamin A 208IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Folate 16mcg 4%
Sodium 501mg 22%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 3mg 18%
Magnesium 34mg 8%
Potassium 565mg 12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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