Pasta Salad to Love!
We have been long-time fans of pasta salad recipes. We frequently serve them as side dishes at family gatherings – especially summer BBQs! Our classic Pasta Salad Recipe is a go-to, but this chicken pasta salad is perfect for when you need a salad that is heartier and more filling.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 10 minutes
8 ounces spiral pasta – I love using the tri-colored spiral pasta, but any similarly sized pasta will work: penne, medium shell, bow-tie, or wagon wheel. You can also use gluten-free pasta. ¾ cup Italian salad dressing ¼ cup mayonnaise – Increase the mayo for a more creamy texture. 2 cups cooked seasoned chicken – I used a package of cooked fiesta chicken from the grocery store. Or buy a rotisserie chicken, use leftover chicken from a previous dinner, or cook up fresh chicken breasts or thighs. Oven Baked Chicken, Baked Chicken Fingers, Chicken Tenders, or grilled Chicken Marinade 8 sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled – I love this Bacon in the Oven recipe 1 cup cubed Colby Jack cheese – or toss in Cheddar cheese, feta cheese, or fresh mozzarella 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, chopped
How to Make Chicken Pasta SAlad
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