Chicken Pasta Salad
A hearty and flavorful Chicken Pasta Salad with grilled chicken, rotini, crisp vegetables, fresh mozzarella, and a homemade Italian dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
1 lb rotini pasta
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup cucumber, quartered and sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved
3/4 cup small mozzarella balls, halved
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/4 cups Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
1.Grill chicken with olive oil and Italian seasoning; cool and dice.
2.Cook rotini, drain, and rinse with cool water.
3.Whisk or shake all dressing ingredients together.
4.Combine pasta, chicken, vegetables, olives, mozzarella, and parsley in a large bowl.
5.Pour dressing over, toss to coat, and serve immediately or chill.
Notes
Save some dressing for refreshing before serving if stored.
Rinse pasta to prevent sticking.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Find it online: https://chickenio.com/chicken-pasta-salad/