Chicken Pasta Salad
User Reviews
4.6
186 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
512 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Pasta Salad
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Chicken Pasta Salad- the BEST pasta salad for potlucks, parties, and picnics! This simple pasta salad has chicken, bacon, tomatoes, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and a light lemon dressing.
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Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Pasta Salad:
- 1 lb penne pasta or similar pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken tenders or breasts, cooked and chopped
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Extra basil and parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain well and transfer to large bowl.
- Add the cooked chicken, bacon, tomatoes, green onions, Parmesan cheese, and basil to the pasta. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- For best flavor, let the salad stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- You can use grilled chicken, baked chicken, saluted chicken, or even rotisserie chicken for this recipe.: Feel free to stir in a few handfuls of arugula or chopped spinach. You can also add in chopped avocado right before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
512kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
389mg
(16%)
Potassium
521mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
634IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 634IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
186 reviews
Excellent
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