Best Cheesy Chicken Spinach Pasta Salad Recipes
CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND PASTA SALAD
Pasta salad isn't always a creamy concoction. Here's proof you can try at your next picnic! A vibrant mix of spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken and penne is topped with a light balsamic dressing.
Provided by BHG Test Kitchen
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Meanwhile, coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
- In an extra-large bowl combine cooked pasta and chicken mixture. For vinaigrette, in a small screw-top jar combine oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well.
- Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Add spinach, tomatoes, and cheese; toss gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 371 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 15 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g
PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water following the package directions; drain and rinse well. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, chop the spinach leaves coarsely and diced the red bell pepper half.
- Toss the cooled and drained pasta with the spinach, red bell pepper, tomato halves, onion, garlic, and chicken.
- Combine 1 cup of the mayonnaise with wine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, pepper, and basil.
- Toss the dressing mixture with the pasta mixture. Add more mayonnaise, if needed. Taste and add salt, as needed. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving time for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1148 kcal, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 695 mg, Fat 71 g, ServingSize 4 portions (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 54 g
CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD
My family loves pasta salads, but usually they have too much mayonnaise or oily dressing. Using hummus gives this dish a great taste and texture, while also increasing its nutritional profile. Adding chicken (store-bought rotisserie chicken works well), makes this pasta salad a complete meal. -Jenny Lynch, Rock Island, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water., Combine hummus, salad dressing, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add pasta; toss to coat. Stir in spinach, chicken, tomatoes and olives. Sprinkle with feta. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic exchanges
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