Smokey Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• Rotini or Penne Pasta
• 2 chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2-3 cups spinach
• Parsley for garnish

Sauce

• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 TBSP olive oil
• 2 TBSP lemon juice
• 2 TBSP brown sugar
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta as directed on package
2. Mix sauce ingredients in bowl
3. In large skillet, on med-high heat; sauté bell pepper until softened. Set aside
4. Add chicken, cook until 90% done
5. Add sauce, bring to a boil, then simmer for 3-4 mins
6. Add pasta, spinach and bell pepper, toss to coat
7. Remove from heat
8. Garnish with green onion

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Notes:

Spinach can be added to most any skillet meal. Throw a couple handfuls in about 2-3 mins before the meal is done and stir until wilted.