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Ingredients
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1 (14 ounce) package frozen Mexican-style corn
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2 cups black-bean rotini
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1 (12 ounce) package cooked chili-lime chicken
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½ cup mild pico de gallo
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½ cup cilantro salad dressing
Directions
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Heat corn according to package directions; set aside to cool.
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again and toss with the corn; set aside.
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Slice chicken strips into bite-size pieces; set aside.
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Divide pico de gallo into 4 small lidded containers and refrigerate. Measure salad dressing into 4 small lidded containers and refrigerate. (Timesaving tip: You can also carry the bottle of dressing in your lunch bag--or store in the office fridge--and dress when ready to serve.)
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Divide the corn and pasta mixture among 4 single-serving containers, then top each with one-fourth of the chicken. Seal the containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Toss with the dressing just before serving and top with the pico de gallo.
Tips
To make ahead: Refrigerate pasta salad, salsa and dressing separately for up to 4 days. Top salad with dressing and pico de gallo just before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
436 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
47g | Carbs |
34g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 meal-prep container, 2 Tbsp. dressing & 2 Tbsp. pico de gallo each | |
Calories 436 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 14g | 51% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Protein 34g | 67% |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 18% |
Cholesterol 64mg | 21% |
Vitamin A 664IU | 13% |
Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
Sodium 375mg | 16% |
Calcium 187mg | 14% |
Iron 4mg | 21% |
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.