Cold Chicken Spinach Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Cold Chicken Spinach Pasta Salad
Description
The recipe calls for cooking pasta to al dente and shredding cooked chicken breasts prepared by preferred methods. Fresh spinach is added to a large mixing bowl along with the chicken and drained pasta. Tossing together with a creamy roasted garlic dressing ensures each component is evenly coated. Chilling before serving allows the flavors to integrate and the salad to cool properly.
The salad offers a contrast in textures: the chewiness of pasta, the tender chicken, and crisp fresh spinach leaves coated in a flavorful dressing. Adding chili flakes on top provides optional mild heat that complements the creamy dressing. This dish serves well as a light lunch or picnic offering balanced ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pasta
- 2 chicken breast shredded
- 5 ounces spinach
- 3-4 tbsp roasted garlic dressing or dressing of your choice, creamy
- chili flakes optional, to top
Instructions
- Following the direction on your box of pasta, cook pasta until al dente.
- Cook your chicken breasts in your method of choice and shred it before setting it aside.
- Once your pasta is almost done, prep a bowl of ice water to shock your pasta.
- In a large bowl, toss together your spinach, shredded chicken, pasta, with creamy roasted garlic dressing (or a dressing of your choice).
- Let chill before serving.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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