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"It's time for spice, and the lucky spice is... paprika! 'Oh thank you, thank you! You've made me the happiest spice in the world!"
-Neal Israel & Pat Proft

The refrigerator light goes on...

Smoked paprika is amazing. It brings a great earthy tone to food, like bacon or prosciutto does, but without any added calories. This recipe is great with shrimp or salmon in place of the chicken.


 

Smoked Paprika Chicken and Penne Salad

Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes (does not include chilling time)

This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes great leftovers.

6 quarts water
8 ounces whole wheat or gluten-free penne pasta
16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 Tbsp 2% milk
4 Tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise
6 Tbsp reduced fat sour cream
2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
3 large ribs celery (diced)
2 medium green onions (sliced crosswise)

Smoked Paprika Chicken and Penne Salad recipe from Dr. Gourmet

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Place the water in a medium stock pot over high heat.

When the water boils, add the pasta and stir.

Place the chicken thighs in a large skillet and place the skillet in the oven.

Place the milk, mayonnaise, sour cream, paprika, cayenne, oregano, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.

Whisk until smooth and then place in the refrigerator to chill.

When the pasta is tender (about 12 to 15 minutes for whole wheat and about 20 minutes for gluten free), drain and rinse under cool water.

When the chicken is cooked (about 20 minutes - check to see that the temperature is 160°F), remove and set on a cutting board.

Allow the chicken to cool for about 5 minutes and cut into 1/2 inch dice.

Allow the chicken to cool for another 5 minutes.

Add the chicken, pasta, celery, and green onions to the bowl with the dressing.

Toss well and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value
Total Fat 12g 20%
    Saturated Fat 3g 16%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 458mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 51g 16%
    Dietary Fiber 5g 21%
    Sugars 5g
Protein 32g
Vitamin A 23% Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 12% Iron 23%
Vitamin K 33 mcg Potassium 601 mg
Magnesium 117 mg