Thought I'd share a quick & easy dinner with you....just so happens, this is what I'll be serving to the BMB (Bronco Marching Band) on Thursday for their lunch...along with fresh- from- the- tree peaches, rice krispy treats, & bottled water. They have 290 people to feed, but can also very easily be done for a family of four.
Chicken & Pasta Salad for 300
40 lbs. of frozen, cooked chicken ( cubed or strips is best- chicken nuggets don't work so well)
8 - 3 lb. bags of frozen veggies (any kind you prefer)
30 lbs. of macaroni of pasta (dry)
1 gal. salad dressing (miracle whip kind)
1 1/2 gal. italian dressing
Salt & pepper to taste
All ingredients that are frozen should not be thawed ahead of time...that's what makes this fast.
Boil noodles in #5 increments. Place 1/3 of chicken in large pot or pan, and 2 bags of frozen veggies, breaking all apart. Drain noodles, but do not shock. Instead, pour hot noodles over frozen veggies & chicken & mix with large spoon. The hot noodles will thaw the frozen chicken & noodles, and cool down the noodles at the same time. Repeat with rest of veggies, chicken, & noodles & place in 4" hotel of foil pans.
Dressing:
Mix (with a whisk) italian dressing & salad dressing until smooth. split into as many batches as you have pans & pour over each. Mix well, chill, & enjoy. May also add shredded cheese or top with parmesan if desired (for extra protein).
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