Best Zesty Italian Chicken Salad Recipes

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EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN II



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Chicken breasts marinated in Italian-style salad dressing, then baked! It is the easiest and most delicious meal ever and my husband thinks I slave all day to make it!

Provided by MARIONROWE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 2

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • To Marinate: Pour salad dressing into a large, resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, seal bag and shake to coat. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight (the longer you marinate, the more taste the chicken will absorb).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from bag, discarding remaining marinade. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Note: Turn chicken occasionally while baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1296.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ZESTY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Combining the coolness of a salad and the zesty seasonings of pizza, this salad is perfect for a summer get together. Megan Moore, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
2 cups cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
6 green onions, sliced
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large serving bowl, combine the cheese, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, olives, green onions, pepperoni and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN



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Italian dressing and seasonings give this casual oven-baked chicken dish zing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds cut-up broiler-fryer chicken
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup zesty Italian dressing
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place chicken, skin sides down, in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Mix remaining ingredients. Brush half of mayonnaise mixture over chicken.
  • Cover and bake 30 minutes. Turn chicken; brush with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. (If chicken begins to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.) Discard any remaining mayonnaise mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg

ZESTY CHICKEN SALAD



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This light dish has a crunchy texture and a flavorful ginger-lime dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 ounces thinly sliced cooked chicken breast, (1 cup)
1/2 red bell pepper, (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced lengthwise into 2-inch strips
2 ounces snow peas, ends trimmed, thinly sliced lengthwise (1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small airtight container; set aside.
  • Combine chicken, bell pepper, snow peas, and carrot in a separate airtight container.
  • Refrigerate chicken salad and dressing separately until ready to serve, up to overnight. Just before serving, toss salad with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 g, Fat 18 g, Protein 38 g

ZESTY COLD CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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A quick, easy, tasty, and colorful chicken pasta salad that looks as great as it tastes. Serve at room temperature or cool for at least 1 hour.

Provided by Krysie

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon dried mustard
24 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
2 (5 ounce) cans chicken packed in water, drained
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Mix mayonnaise, lemon pepper seasoning, and dried mustard together in a large bowl. Mix in cherry tomatoes, peas, and chicken. Fold in rotini. Sprinkle paprika over salad before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.3 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1102.4 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

ZESTY CHICKEN AND PASTA



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If getting your kids to eat broccoli seems impossible, try our veggies and chicken pasta. Ready in a flash, it can fit into a smart eating plan. Mission possible.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (8 oz.) fusilli pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing, divided
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 large red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until done. Add vegetables and parsley; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture and remaining dressing. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

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