Margarita Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Cook the pasta, drain and rinse well with cold water.
• Sprinkle the cubed chicken with the taco seasoning.
• Cook the cubed chicken in the oil, over medium heat until cooked through.
• In a large bowl, add the cooked chicken, cooled pasta, mexicorn, black beans, green chilies and cheese.
• In a separate bowl, mix the orange juice, oil, sour cream, lime juice, sugar, cumin, salt, pepper and tequila.
• Mix well and pour over pasta mixture.
• Chill until ready to serve.

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Place the chicken and marinade in large resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out the air and seal. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
• Set up the grill for direct cooking over medium heat and oil grate when ready to start cooking. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Place chicken on hot oiled grill and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until done.
• INDOOR: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare chicken breasts as directed. Roast chicken breasts in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine margarita mix, lime juice and garlic. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes on each side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Steps:

• Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
• Meanwhile, in resealable food storage plastic bag, combine chicken and taco seasoning mix; shake to coat.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and no longer pink in center, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; set aside.
• In blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade, combine all dressing ingredients; blend 30 seconds or until well blended.
• In large serving bowl, combine cooked rotini, corn, beans and dressing; toss to coat. Fold in cooked chicken.
• Serve warm or cold. If desired, garnish with lime wedge and cilantro leaves.