Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

A bowl of chicken pasta salad with grilled chicken on top.

5 from 1 vote

Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

This colorful Chicken Pasta Salad is bursting with delicious flavors! Easy to make in about 30 minutes, it’s sure to be a winner at all your summer gatherings!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 460kcal

Author: Kadee & Desarae

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

2 chicken breasts
McCormick Montreal Chicken seasoning to taste
1 lb tri-color corkscrew pasta
1 block pepper jack cheese cubed
2 cups broccoli chopped and steamed
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
7 ounces jar of green olives drained

Dressing

½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 lemon juiced
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
⅕ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
Meanwhile, generously season the chicken with the Montreal Chicken seasoning.
Grill chicken until juices run clear.
Cut chicken into half-inch cubes or slices.
Add dressing ingredients to a jar and shake to combine.
Combine pasta, grilled chicken, cheese, broccoli, tomatoes, and olives.
Toss together with dressing.
Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

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Notes

Don’t overcook the pasta: Be sure to follow the cooking instructions on your pasta and avoid overcooking as this will cause the noodles to become mushy.

Rinse the pasta: I recommend rinsing the pasta as this helps to cool it down before mixing it with the other ingredients.

Keep it chilled: If not enjoying it immediately, chill the pasta salad with chicken in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it.

Store leftovers in the fridge: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If the cold pasta salad dries out during storage, mix in a little more Italian dressing to liven it up.

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