- 0:10 Prep
- 0:20 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Capable cooks
This tasty smoked chicken salad is a low-fat and tasty midweek meal.
Ingredients
- 200g penne rigate
- 125ml (1/2 cup) caesar dressing (Weight Watchers brand)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 2 rashers middle bacon, rind removed, thinly sliced crossways
- 4 (about 520g pkt) smoked chicken drumsticks
- 12 cos lettuce leaves, washed, dried
- 4 drained anchovy fillets, chopped
Method
- Step 1Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions until al dente. Rinse under cold water. Drain. Place in a large bowl.
- Step 2Kids’ task: Combine caesar dressing and vinegar in a jug. Pour over the pasta. Gently toss until just combined.
- Step 3Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 5 minutes or until crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Remove the chicken from the bones. Discard bones and shred chicken.
- Step 4Place 2 lettuce leaves in each shallow serving bowl. Finely shred remaining lettuce and divide among bowls. Spoon over the pasta, and top with the chicken, bacon and anchovies.
- Low carb
- Low sugar
- Lower gi
Nutrition
2057 kj
Energy
26g
Fat Total
5g
Saturated Fat
2g
Fibre
28g
Protein
87mg
Cholesterol
628.28mg
Sodium
36g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Leftovers: Use penne in pasta bakes. Use the dressing mixed with pre-packed coleslaw. Use anchovy fillets in pizza toppings.
- Author: Jane Charlton
- Image credit: Mark O'Meara
- Publication: Australian Good Taste
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