Ingredients

  • 12 ounces, weight Penne Or Rigatoni Pasta
  • 1-1/4 pound Chicken Tenders
  • 1 cup Sliced Celery
  • 3 Tablespoons Sliced Green Onions
  • 3/4 cups Craisins (Dried Cranberries)
  • 2 ounces, weight Pine Nuts
  • 1 cup Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cups Reduced Fat Sour Cream
  • 4 Tablespoons Prepared Pesto
  • 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt

Method

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Saute chicken in a medium skillet over medium heat until completely cooked (should take less than 5 minutes per side - just make sure the juices run clear). Set chicken aside and allow it to cool.
  • While chicken is cooling add celery, onion, Craisins, and pine nuts into a bowl. Set aside.
  • In another bowl mix mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, pepper, and pesto.
  • When you can comfortably handle the chicken chop it into small bite size pieces. Add chicken and celery mixture to the pesto mayo. Stir until all ingredients are completely incorporated.
  • In a large serving bowl, fold chicken mixture into noodles.
  • Serve, or cover and chill in the refrigerator.