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1 16-ounce package Rotini pasta 4-5 quarts water Dressing 1 1/4 cups V-8 juice 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 3/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup cooked yellow corn kernels 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup chopped green onion 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper 1 chicken breast fillet, cooked and diced

1. Prepare the pasta by bringing 4-5 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan. Add pasta to the pan, and when water begins to boil again, cook for 8-11 minutes. Pasta should be al dente, or mostly tender but with a slight toughness in the middle.
2. Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and chill the dressing until you're ready to use it.
3. When pasta is done, pour it into a large bowl. Add the dressing, then toss.
4. Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta, and toss until combined. Cover and chill for several hours before serving. |