Italian Dressing Pasta Salad … with Chicken!
There’s flavor and texture galore in every bite of this dish! Tender chicken, al dente pasta, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, the peppery bite of basil, salty parmesan cheese, all perfumed with lemon juice, lemon zest, and Italian seasoning. It’s healthy, perfect for busy nights, and makes a big enough batch that you can have some planned leftovers for work or school lunches. You can serve it warm or chilled, and since there’s no mayo it’s great for potlucks, picnics, and parties.
Italian Chicken Pasta Salad Ingredients
To make this chicken pasta salad with Italian dressing, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Rotini pasta Olive oil Lemon juice and zest Apple cider vinegar Italian seasoning Cayenne pepper Chicken breasts Roma tomatoes Fresh basil Cucumber Grated Parmesan
How to Make Italian Pasta Salad with Chicken
You need just 20 minutes from start to finish to make this cold pasta salad with chicken and Italian dressing. Here’s an overview of the recipe steps:
What to Serve with Chicken Pasta Salad
This Italian dressing chicken pasta salad can be eaten as a main dish or served alongside other potluck favorites. Look at the instructions on the box of pasta and cook it for 1 to 2 minutes LESS than the time specified. Main dishes that go well with chicken pasta salad include:
Slow Cooker Cherry Cola Pulled Pork Pork Belly Burnt Ends Grilled Steak Kebabs Homemade Sloppy Joes Black Bean Burgers
Potluck recipes and side dishes that go well with pasta salad include:
Dr. Pepper Baked Beans Vanilla Pudding Fruit Salad Waldorf Salad Ambrosia Salad Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad Grilled Mixed Veggies Broccoli Salad
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