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My kids are funny with the things that they like. My oldest son, Anthony, is so fussy, to the point that he only likes things that are covered in cheese or some other type of sauce or dip. Next is Joey, who is my culinary super star. He loves everything and is learning to cook it all. My girls are fussy depending on the day. One day I can make anything and they will eat it, the next, they turn their noses up to anything other than pasta. And me, my favorite thing to eat is vegetables. I prefer them oven roasted with just a little salt and pepper, but I can not get most of the kids to eat that, even if I bribed them. So I need to find a way that all the things we like can be blended into a something that we can all enjoy, usually into great chicken recipes.
It doesn't matter how busy our night is, I can use Tyson Grilled and Ready chicken to get dinner on the table quick. The chicken is perfectly cooked and seasoned, and I can grab it in the freezer section at Walmart while I am grabbing everything else we need.
Tyson Grilled and Ready Chicken makes pulling together a recipes that blends everyone's taste together a snap. I can make Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad in the morning while the kids are getting ready for school, and toss it into the fridge for dinner later that night. Since the chicken is already cooked, it pulls together extremely fast. And it makes everyone happy. The girls get their pasta, Anthony gets his sauce, I get my veggies, and Joey gets something yummy.
Ingredients:
6 Ounces Grilled and Ready Fully Cooked Refrigerated Southwestern Chicken Breast Strips
2 Cups penne pasta, cooked and drained
1 medium zucchini
1 medium yellow squash
1 each bell pepper, green and red
1/4 parmesan cheese
1/3 cup ranch dressing
*Note* I prefer my zucchini and squash sautéed off. I do not like them raw. But you can certainly keep them raw for this dish, if you prefer.
Cut the chicken strips down into smaller pieces.
Cut veggies down into chunks. If you want your veggies soften a bit, saute them.
Toss the chicken, pasta, and veggies together in a large bowl.
Combine the cheese and dressing into a bowl. Pour over the chicken and pasta mixture. Todd well to coat everything.
Serve chilled
As a bonus right now, when you pick up 2 participating Tyson Grilled and Ready Fully Cooked Chicken products at Walmart, in a single transaction, you can get 2 free tickets to see the new movie Blended. It is so simple, just grab your chicken, scan your receipt and either text or email it to tyson@drvsusa.com by 6/16/14 11:59:59pm PT.
I am so excited to see this movie. While my family is not a blended family, everyone in my family has wildly different personalities and I am always trying to blend together the things that they like, all the way down to dinner. And I don't know if there are many actors I like better than Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler.
Do you have to worry about blending things for your family? Do you think that your family would enjoy Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad using Tyson Grilled and Ready Chicken? Are you excited to see Blended?
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
That sounds delicious and it's perfect to serve at all the summer cookouts I have over the summers.
Terry
That looks like a great pasta salad and one I think my Hubs would like. Most pasta salads he turns down.
Susanna @Zealous Mom
This looks scrumptious. My five-year old and I would love it. I have pinned to make very soon. Great summer dish!
Kecia
We use Tyson Grilled and Ready chicken so much in our recipes. It's so easy since it's already cooked!
Veronica
That looks like a quick and easy meal idea for a busy mom. Looks really delicious too. I am sure the kids will love that
Carly from The Puzzled Palate
I love this idea! Thaw, chop, mix and eat! That is my style of recipe and it looks super yummy!
Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?
That pasta looks yummy and easy to make. Perfect for a crazy summer day!
Janell Poulette
This looks so easy! I love that you get free movie tickets. It's like dinner and a movie!
Mitch
I should have eaten dinner before reading this, now I want this dish, now! I love all chicken dishes, thanks for this one!
Mitch
krystal
Looks like a refreshing summer dish! I love the grilled and ready products. They're so easy!
Debbie Denny
That looks real tasty. Awesome combination.
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven}
Pasta salad is probably one of my most favorite things. As a matter of fact, I just polished some off. Your recipe looks delicious though. I wanna grab a bag of that Southwestern Chicken....looks GOOD!
susan
My family are big chicken fans, and I would love to try this easy to make chicken, it would make dinner much easier for me.
shaunie
What a coincidence that I will be making pasta salad and was looking for a recipe. This looks amazing !! I would love to try this out
Amanda Her
I basically love chicken ranch anything - what's not to love?!?! I'd try this recipe in a heartbeat.
Jeanine @ sixtimemommy.com
This looks delicious and like something ALL my kids would love even the picky eaters! Yum thanks for sharing!
Sarah L
That's a really good and quick salad. Sneak those veggies in where you can...
Christie
Wow, this recipe looks like such a time saver! Love the flavor combinations
Rosey
Tyson makes such a great quality of chicken for these kinds of recipes. I'm happy to have come across this one, it's a good share!
Candace Hagerty
What a fantastic dish for summer cookouts this year! I of course will be making it first for myself, it looks too yummy to pass up!
Bobbie
We get some of this chicken often. I've used it for simple things like fajitas or hand breaded chicken tenders, but I never thought about using it in my pasta salads and such! Thanks for the tip!
Onica {MommyFactor}
These Tyson Grilled and Ready Chicken really help making a meal easier. Will look for them in my area.
Sarah B
Perfect summer recipe!! Made even easier with Tyson Grilled & ready! Looks sooo good!!! #client
StacieinAtlanta
Well I don't think you could make that any easier. It looks delicious!
Joanna Sormunen
This sounds and looks so delicious! I really want a bite!
Rosie
mmmm I was just thinking of making a pasta salad that has zucchini in it your recipe is so much yummier than what I was thinking - I'm glad I found it!!!! luv the peppers, etc., too!!