Monday, August 11, 2014

Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad


2 c penne or bowtie pasta (or any kind you like)
1⁄2 T garlic
2 T olive oil, divided
2 T thrive chopped onions
1 3⁄4 c thrive seasoned chicken slices
1⁄2 c thrive broccoli 
1⁄4 c thrive green peas
1⁄4 c thrive red bell peppers 
1⁄4 c thrive mushroom pieces 
2 1/4 c water
4 t thrive chicken bouillon
1/2 tbsp. oregano
1/2 tbsp. basil
1⁄2 lemon, juiced
1⁄2 c thrive tomato dices
1 c parmesan cheese, shredded

1.  Cook and cool pasta (drizzle with additional oil to keep from sticking).
2.  Saute' garlic and onions with half of olive oil. Add water, bouillon, and chicken.  Cook for a few minutes.
3.  Add all remaining vegetables except tomatoes for 5-10 minutes, until water is almost gone.
4.  Add pasta and cook another 1–2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, lemon juice, and parmesan,  and toss together.

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