Warm Sweet and Savory Pasta Salad

By jojomail1

Makes 6 servings, prep is 15 minutes and cook for 11 minutes. From Healthy dinners, February 2010 Family Circle.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces multigrain rotini pasta (Barilla plus)
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
• 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup chopped green olives

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to directions, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot. While pasta is cooking heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and oregano; coat generously with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes. Stir broth and vinegar into skillet. Stir in chicken, beans and olives, cook for 2 minutes or until heated through. Toss with pasta and serve, adding reserved pasta water if too dry.