Best 10 Chicken And Spinach Pasta Salad Recipes

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Chicken and spinach pasta salad is a refreshing, healthy, and flavorful dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet. Plus, it's so easy to make, even beginner cooks can whip it up in no time.

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CHICKEN SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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Since we grow and harvest our own spinach, we use it in lots of dishes. One of our favorite ways to enjoy it is in this pasta salad.-Ruby Pyles, Myersville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 cups cooked spiral pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2-1/2 cups sliced celery
2 cups green grapes, halved
1 cup fresh snow peas
1 medium tomato, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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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

8 ounces uncooked whole wheat rotini
1/2 cup hummus
3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

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

GARLIC AND HERB CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Tregaye Fraser

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound fusilli pasta
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 recipe Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke Base, recipe follows
1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
1 cup diced fresh mozzarella
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 9-ounce bags refrigerated grilled garlic and herb chicken breast
One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
One 5-ounce bag fresh spinach
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the fusilli according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and honey. Add the Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke Base, fusilli, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and parsley and toss to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-size piece. In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach and olive oil. Season to taste with red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH WALDORF SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (2 large)
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound thick-cut bacon
1/4 cup whole roasted salted Marcona almonds
1/4 cup whole roasted salted cashews
1/4 cup walnut halves
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons liquid honey
4 cups baby frisee, washed, spun dry, and sliced into 1 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups kale, ribs removed, washed, spun dry, stacked and thinly sliced
4 ounces baby spinach, washed and spun dry
1/2 cup golden raisins
6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated
1 crisp red apple, unpeeled
4 soft-boiled eggs, large-diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange 3 racks evenly spaced in the oven.
  • Place the chicken, skin side up, on a sheet pan. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast on the top rack for 35 to 40 minutes, until the internal temperature is 140 degrees. Set aside to cool, discard the skin and bones, and shred the chicken by hand into large, roughly 1 x 4-inch, pieces.
  • Place the bacon on a baking rack on a second sheet pan and roast below the chicken on the second oven rack for 20 to 30 minutes, until browned. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to cool. Cut in large dice. On a third sheet pan, combine the almonds, cashews, and walnuts and roast under the bacon for 10 to 12 minutes, tossing once, until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, whisk together 2/3 cup of olive oil, the vinegar, mustard, honey, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and set aside.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the frisee, kale, spinach, raisins, Cheddar, chicken, bacon, roasted nuts, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Before serving, grate the apple and add it. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Put the eggs on top, toss lightly, and serve.

CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND CHEESE PASTA BAKE



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Pasta, chicken, spinach, and cheese baked to bubbly perfection.

Provided by jr911

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package spinach
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Mix penne pasta, onion, chicken, diced tomatoes, spinach, and cream cheese together in a baking dish until the cream cheese melts and coats everything. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pasta mixture. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until heated through and beginning to brown along the edges, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 331.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CHICKEN SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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Try a hearty Chicken-Spinach Pasta Salad for a cool main dish! Our Chicken-Spinach Pasta includes ranch dressing, black olives, tomatoes and Parmesan.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips (about 2-1/2 cups)
2 cups shell macaroni or rotini, cooked, drained
1 small bunch fresh spinach, cleaned, dried and torn into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 oz.) sliced black olives, drained
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients until well blended; cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 26 g

SPINACH AND CHICKEN SALAD



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This salad tastes great and packs a super nutritional punch! Try it with any dressing, but my favorite is a fat free roasted garlic vinaigrette.

Provided by JESSICAWILLIAMS

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, rinsed and dried
4 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, sliced
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup black olives
3 ounces fontina cheese, shredded
½ cup fat-free roasted garlic salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place equal portions of spinach onto four salad plates. Arrange chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and black olives over spinach, and top with cheese. Drizzle dressing over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CREAMY CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA



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This pasta is packed with nutrients, potassium from the spinach and calcium from the evaporated milk, which has 80% more calcium than regular milk. Serve with a crisp green salad. From Canadian Living Magazine.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (385 ml) can fat-free evaporated milk
5 cups whole wheat penne (12oz/375g)
10 ounces fresh spinach, trimmed (recipe states half bag 10oz/284g pkg?)
1/3 cup fresh basil, shredded
1/4 cup sweet red pepper, diced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 green onions, chopped
salt, to taste
hot pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over med-high heat, brown chicken and transfer to a bowl.
  • drain off any fat from pan, add onion (not green onion) garlic and black pepper, fry over medium heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes, sprinkle with flour, cook stirring for 1 minute.
  • return chicken along with juices from chicken to pan.
  • add evaporated milk, cook stirring and without boiling, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 5 minutes. adjust seasoning if needed.
  • meanwhile, in pot of boiling salted water cook penne until tender but firm, about 12 minutes, add spinach, drain and return to pot, add chicken mixture, red pepper, basil, lemon juice and green onions: toss to combine.
  • serve while hot. if desired spinkle indivdual servings with hot pepper flakes.

SPINACH AND CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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This is a unique and healthy salad. My husband and I love this--it's great to eat on hot summer nights when you really don't want to cook. You can leave the chicken out to make it vegetarian.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 1/2 cups sliced celery
2 cups green seedless grapes, halved
1 cup fresh snow pea
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, slices
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • In large bowl combine all the salad ingredients and mix well.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 923.9, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 105, Sodium 771.6, Carbohydrate 96.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 29.4, Protein 48.8

GRILLED CHICKEN-SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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Perfectly grilled chicken. Fresh lime juice and zest. Fresh chopped thyme. It's details like these that add up to an above-average pasta salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup KRAFT Italian Vinaigrette Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp. zest and 1/4 cup juice from 1 lime
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled, sliced
3 cups whole wheat rotini pasta, cooked
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Mix dressing, lime zest, juice, mustard, garlic and black pepper until blended.
  • Combine chicken, pasta, vegetables and thyme in large bowl. Add half the dressing mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Add remaining dressing mixture to chicken mixture just before serving; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Organic chicken, fresh spinach, and a flavorful pasta are all essential.
  • Cook the pasta al dente so that it still has a slight bite to it.
  • Allow the pasta to cool completely before adding the other ingredients. This will help prevent the pasta from becoming soggy.
  • Be generous with the dressing. The dressing is what brings all the flavors together.
  • Add some chopped nuts or crumbled cheese for extra flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Chicken and spinach pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this pasta salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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