Best 6 Chicken And Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipes

"Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Salad" is a quick, delicious, and colorful dish that combines juicy chicken, tender vegetables, and pasta in a tangy and flavorful dressing. It is a perfect meal solution for busy weeknights, potlucks, picnics, or light lunches. Whether you prefer a creamy, vinaigrette, or pesto dressing, there are many variations to suit your taste preferences. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for chicken and vegetable pasta salad, offering a variety of flavors to please everyone. From classic combinations to unique twists, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings and impress your friends and family."

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD WITH RAW VEGETABLES

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This is an outstanding dish. It looks so appetizing on a platter. It is so colorful with the red tomatoes, green pepper and the cheese colored croutons. It's a great dish to take to a potluck or serve on a hot summer day. I got this recipe about 10 years ago from Doddi at work. There is a 12 chilling I included as cooking time.

Provided by Jane from Ohio

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 12h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 lb pasta, I use Rotini Pasta
8 ounces garlic & herb salad dressing mix (I use Good Seasons)
3 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise, I use Hellman's
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup scallion, sliced
1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 1/2 cups cheese and garlic-flavored croutons

Steps:

Toss hot pasta with 3/4 cup of salad dressing, reserve remainder to serve on side with completed salad.
Cover and chill 12 hours.
Just before serving toss chicken with mayonnaise and pasta and place on a platter. Sprinkle tomatoes, scallions, mushrooms, green pepper and croutons on top of chicken and pasta.
Serve with reserved dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.5, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 83.6, Sodium 381.8, Carbohydrate 62.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 6.3, Protein 37.7

GRILLED CHICKEN, VEGGIE AND PASTA SALAD

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Here's a spicy, simple pasta salad tossed with veggies and tender, spiced grilled chicken. And it serves 6 in under 30 minutes!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
2 tsp. A.1. Dry Rub Bold Original
2-2/3 cups rotini pasta, cooked, cooled
2 cups chopped spring lettuce mix
1 pkg. (10 oz.) grape tomatoes
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing

Steps:

Heat grill to medium heat.
Rub chicken with Dry Rub; grill 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Cool completely.
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; place in large bowl.
Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

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I found this recipe on another web site and made it for Sunday night dinner - the family loved it. I wanted to get it posted before I lost the recipe. You could low carb this recipe by omitting the pasta and serving on a bed of salad greens.

Provided by Lusil

Categories Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups yellow squash, julienne-cut
1 1/4 cups carrots, julienne-cut
1 cup sliced onion, vertically sliced
1 cup zucchini, julienne-cut
1 cup red bell pepper, julienne-cut
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 (12 ounce) box ziti pasta, cooked
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
16 cherry tomatoes, halved
feta cheese, to garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Combine all the vegetables with the olive oil, toss gently to coat. Bake at 450 for 20 minutes, turning occasionally; cool.
Prepare grill.
Sprinkle chicken with dried basil and oregano; cook chicken 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is doen. Cool; cut into 1/4 inch wide strips.
Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette, with a whisk.
Combine the roasted vegetables, chicken, vinaigrette, pasta, fresh basil, tomatoes and feta in a large bowl; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.4, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 45.6, Sodium 480.5, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.6, Protein 27.5

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD FOR FOUR

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Santa himself might find it hard to resist this hearty, colorful chicken salad packed with veggies, pasta and flavor. Our Test Kitchen added just the right touch of heat to warm and welcome friends and family in from the cold! TIP: This versatile recipe can be varied for all seasons of the year by adding hard-cooked eggs, different meats, such as turkey, ham, tuna or shrimp...even by changing the nuts and vegetables to whatever you have on hand!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1 small green pepper, diced
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped white onion
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, green pepper, carrot, celery, onions and peas. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic salt, paprika and cayenne. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to chicken mixture. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARDEN VEGETABLES, CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD

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Enjoy this delicious salad made with veggies, chicken and pasta that's ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 bag (16 ounces) frozen garden herb vegetables with pasta
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1/4 cup ranch dressing
Freshly ground pepper, if desired

Steps:

Cook vegetables as directed on package.
Stir in chicken, celery and dressing. Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes to cool. Sprinke with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 5 g

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD

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Grill chicken and veggies flavored with vinaigrette dressing to make this hearty salad for dinner - ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb uncooked thin sliced chicken breasts
7 tablespoons reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1 medium zucchini (8 oz), cut lengthwise in half
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut in half
6 cups torn arugula
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Carefully brush oil on grill rack. Place chicken, zucchini and onion on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender. Add tomato halves to grill for last 4 minutes of cooking.
Remove chicken and vegetables from grill to cutting board. Cut chicken crosswise into thin slices; coarsely chop vegetables.
In large bowl, toss chicken, vegetables and remaining 6 tablespoons dressing. Add arugula and cheese; toss gently. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

Tips:

To make the pasta salad ahead of time, cook the pasta and vegetables according to the package directions. Let cool completely, then combine with the other ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
For a more flavorful pasta salad, marinate the chicken in the Italian dressing for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the pasta salad, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini.
If you don't have any cooked chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken instead.
To make the pasta salad a little bit lighter, use a low-fat or fat-free Italian dressing.

Conclusion:

This chicken and vegetable pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer potluck or picnic. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!