Pasta Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Ready in: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Recipe Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast , trimmed of fat
8 ounces penne pasta
1 bottle poppy seed salad dressing made by Kraft
1 large shallot , thinly sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Recipe Directions

1. Place chicken in a skillet or saucepan and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to cool. Shred into bite-size strips.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until just tender, about 9 minutes or according to package directions. Drain. Place in a large bowl.

3. Add the chicken to the bowl with the pasta. Add the dressing, thyme, and toss until combined.

4. Chill in fridge until cool.

-Marie