Best 3 Cheese Tortellini Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes
CHICKEN TORTELLINI SALAD RECIPE
This pasta salad with chicken and fresh vegetables makes a quick and delicious summer dinner and an even better lunch for the next day. Get a jump on meal planning and prep this recipe a day in advance. Make and refrigerate the basil vinaigrette (shake it well before dressing the salad). Mix the tortellini, shredded rotisserie chicken, tomatoes, black-eyed peas, and corn in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate. When you are ready to serve the salad, dress the tortellini mixture with the dressing, stir in arugula, and top with toasted pecans. Get in the habit of toasting nuts every time you use them; toasting adds a depth of flavor and a wonderful aroma, as well as improving the texture of nuts so they stay crisp on top of salads or baked into breads and cookies. Toast several cups of nuts at one time, store in freezer-safe containers in the freezer, then pull out the amount you need when cooking. This salad recipe works well with whatever vegetables you have in your refrigerator or garden. Zucchini and yellow squash, bell peppers, heirloom tomatoes, and blanched snow peas are delicious dressed with the basil vinaigrette; just use your imagination. If arugula isn't available, use baby spinach leaves, instead. Keep a bottle of the basil vinaigrette in the refrigerator this summer and, along with dressing your favorite greens use it over grilled chicken and fish.
Provided by Pam Lolley
Categories Healthy and Light
Time 20m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt in a small bowl until combined. Gradually add olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Stir in basil, and set aside.
- Gently toss together cooked tortellini, chicken, tomatoes, peas, corn, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl. Gently stir in basil vinaigrette and fold in arugula. Sprinkle with pecans.
3 CHEESE TORTELLINI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
My co-worker and friend made this salad and its been a favorite of mine ever since,however I do not like mayo in my pasta salads so I changed it up to make this my own with winning results,just ask my 3 sons! It makes a huge amount yet with them its gone in 2 days. For myself its like a weeks worth of lunches. I make this all the time, hope you try it and enjoy it.
Provided by Eileen Hineline @HappyCooking58
Categories Pasta Salads
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Get out a LARGE salad bowl. This recipe makes a good amount. Set aside.
- Cook tortellini according to pkg directions and then drain,rinse and chill. Now cook your wacy mac veggie spirals according to pkg directions and then drain and rinse and also chill.
- while the pastas are getting chilled,chop up the onion, olives,and add to your bowl. Drain the artichokes hearts and chop up hearts and add to your bowl.
- If using fully cooked chicken breast strips that come in a bag,follow pkg directions,once heated up,dice the chicken up into bite size pcs and add to the bowl.
- Check your pastas and if chilled enough add to the bowl and mix really good. Now add your peas and salad dressing and parmesan cheese and remix it again and chill overnight. then enjoy as a side or alone as a main meal,its so good!
- Tips:The parmesan cheese and salad dressing add enough flavor but my sons will request i add garlic powder,pepper and italian spices. If my sons want salt they add it later,I dont use salt. I use 1/4th tsp pepper and 1/2 tsps for garlic powder and italian spices. You can adjust the amounts according to your taste,enjoy!
CHEESE TORTELLINI SALAD
This quick and easy picnic salad mixes cheese tortellini, pepperoni, provolone cheese, olives, and artichoke hearts with Italian-style salad dressing.
Provided by DevDrew
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook tortellini at a boil, stirring occasionally, until the pasta floats to the top and the filling is hot, 6 to 8 minutes; drain. Rinse tortellini with cold water until completely cooled; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir pepperoni, provolone cheese, artichoke hearts, black olives, Italian-style salad dressing, dry Italian dressing mix, and black pepper with the tortellini. Add more Italian dressing just before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 2047.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
CHEESY CHICKEN TORTELLINI
What's not to love when you combine tortellini, chicken, and broccoli in a flavorful sauce made with chicken broth, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese? This dinner is a true kid-pleaser!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from skillet, and keep warm.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add broccoli. Cook and stir over medium heat about 3 minutes or until broccoli is bright green. Add garlic to skillet; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and tortellini. Heat to simmering; cook 3 minutes. Stir in milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted; stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Add chicken back to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
TORTELLINI CHICKEN SALAD
You can substitute any type of cheese tortellini. Since this salad needs to chill, plan ahead.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, chicken, olives, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1024mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
GREEK CHICKEN TORTELLINI SALAD
Take all the credit for this Greek-inspired salad. No need to tell anyone you used ready-made cheese tortellini and rotisserie chicken!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h20m
Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
- Mix yogurt, dressing, lemon zest and juice until blended.
- Place pasta in large bowl. Add chicken, olives and yogurt mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
- Add tomatoes and parsley; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 17 g
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