Time 45m Yield 4-6 Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Whisk together the mayonnaise, basil, parsley, sour cream, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot; brush with the oil. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, turning once, until well-marked and just cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Meanwhile, cook the broccoli in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to a colander with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Add the broccoli to the bowl with the dressing. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl. Add the chicken and red peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

Time 20m Number Of Ingredients 14 Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent sticking. In an extra large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing until combined and smooth. Add in the cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli, raisins, celery, almonds, and scallions; toss to combine and coat. Enjoy right away or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Time 15m Yield 2 servings. Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Time 1h30m Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well. Meanwhile, place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once or twice until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cool slightly. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes. In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onion; cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer, stirring every 5 minutes, until onion is deep golden brown (onion will shrink during cooking). Cool slightly. In large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, caramelized onion and remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.

Time 1h15m Yield 10 Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps:

Combine broccoli, chicken, walnuts, and green onions in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl until well blended. Pour mayonnaise dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, if desired. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon to serve.

Time 20m Yield 10 servings. Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe dish, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, carrot and water. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Immediately place vegetables in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, vegetable mixture, water chestnuts, olives and onion. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, dill and salt. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Yield 6 Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rigatoni pasta until al dente. Drain. Meanwhile, blanch broccoli florets in a medium size saucepan, remove with slotted spoon. In same pan saute the minced garlic and pesto sauce in the olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and set aside. In a large bowl toss cooked pasta with blanched broccoli, cooked chicken, and garlic/tomato mixture. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper and mix well. Serve warm.

Time 20m Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each Number Of Ingredients 5 Steps:

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 4 min.; drain. Place in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

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Time 22m Yield 4 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps:

Cook pasta according to directions. Add broccoli to the cooking water of the pasta during the last 4 minutes of the pasta cooking time. Drain pasta and broccoli. Toss chicken, tomatoes, dressing, monterey and cheddar cheese together in a large salad bowl. Add pasta mixture; mixing lightly. Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese.