Fettuccine Chicken Salad
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 (9-ounce) packages fresh fettucine
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions, green part only, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- Tomato wedges, for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into 1-inch wide strips.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet, sprinkle it with 1 teaspoon of House Seasoning and all of the thyme, and then drizzle it with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through but still juicy; do not overcook.
- While the chicken is cooking, cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta, rinse it in cold water, and drain it again.
- Pat the excess moisture off the pasta with a paper towel if necessary, and put the pasta in a large bowl for tossing.
- Remove the chicken from the baking sheet and set aside.
- Pour the juices from the baking sheet into a medium bowl.
- To the bowl, add the mayonnaise, green onions, parsley, basil, the remaining teaspoon of House Seasoning, and the seasoning salt, and stir until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss gently.
- Place the chicken strips on top of the pasta.
- Garnish with tomato wedges and additional sliced green onions.
- This dish can be made 1 day before serving.
- 1 cup salt
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
- Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
chicken breasts, house seasoning, thyme, olive oil, fresh fettucine, mayonnaise, green onions, parsley, fresh basil, salt, tomato wedges
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/fettuccine-chicken-salad-recipe0.html (may not work)