Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad
An Easy Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect lunch or dinner for summer. Grilled chicken is mixed with a creamy parmesan garlic dressing for the perfect combination of mediterranean flavors.
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 317kcal
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 12 fluid ounces/355 ml bottle Garlic Parmesan Vinaigarette (or use your favorite creamy dressing)
- 12 ounces (340g) Farfalle pasta
- 1 cup (from a 6.5 ounce can) Sliced Black Olives
- 1 13.75 ounces can Quartered Artichokes
- 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook the chicken:
- Place the chicken (about 3 breasts) in a large gallon size zip top bag. Add about ½ the bottle of vinaigrette. Seal the bag and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to medium hot (about 350°F). Grill chicken until it reads 165°F internal temperature using an instant read thermometer (about 15-20 minutes).
- Let chicken rest at least 15 minutes before slicing and adding to pasta salad. If desired, chicken can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Make the pasta salad:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, cooking 1-2 minutes less than instructed (about 10-12 minutes). Drain then cool.
- Place pasta, olives, tomatoes, artichokes, and parmesan in a large bowl. Add cooled diced chicken. Add desired amount of dressing and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or store up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1205mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g