When the warm weather hits, there's nothing quite like a light, refreshing pasta salad to satisfy your cravings. And what's better than grilled chicken pasta salad? This dish is packed with tender, juicy chicken, flavorful veggies, and a tangy dressing that will leave you wanting more. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to bring to your next potluck, grilled chicken pasta salad is sure to be a hit. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's the perfect way to enjoy the summer season and fuel your body with a healthy meal.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED CHICKEN BOW TIE PASTA SALAD
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 2 minutes; drain.
- Toss chicken pieces, tomatoes, pepper, cheese, olives and dressing together in a large bowl.
- Add pasta and broccoli, toss lightly.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
GRILLED ASIAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
This cool noodle salad makes a great casual one-bowl dinner or a perfect dish for a potluck or buffet. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup of marinade into a shallow dish, reserving remainder. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Drain chicken; discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, on an oiled grill rack over medium heat (or broil 4 in. from heat) 5-7 minutes on each side, until a thermometer reads 165°. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Combine remaining ingredients with reserved marinade. Cut chicken into 1-in. slices. Add pasta and chicken to vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
GRILLED CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD
This salad is very filling and is used as a meal in my home. Everyone always loves it! It is also quick and easy. Note: I have also added olives, hard boiled eggs, and red bell pepper to this salad. Enjoy with your favorite dressing!
Provided by Ann Marie
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the grill for high heat. Season both sides of chicken breast halves with steak seasoning.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and cut into strips.
- Meanwhile, place the rotini pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cheese, onion, lettuce, and tomatoes. Toss with the cooled chicken and pasta to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 46.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 650.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED ONION, BROCCOLI AND MANGO
Boasting the flavors of caramelized onions, broccoli, red bell peppers and mangoes, this pasta salad has earned top ratings from Betty members.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
- Meanwhile, place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once or twice until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cool slightly. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
- In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onion; cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer, stirring every 5 minutes, until onion is deep golden brown (onion will shrink during cooking). Cool slightly.
- In large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, caramelized onion and remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
During the summer, my family often requests this recipe-especially our 19-year-old (we also have a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old). Simply add garlic bread for a great meal. It's wonderful, too, for a picnic or any gathering. -Lori Thon, Basin, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Cut each chicken breast into four strips; add to marinade mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, olives and fettuccine. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Top with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
This is really good, a friend of mine from church made this for a pot luck and it disappeared!! Great for when you have left over grilled chicken!!
Provided by babygirl65
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cook pasta following directions on box, drain.
- While pasta is cooking, heat grill or broiler. Sprinkle chicken with lemon juice and grill or broil for about 2 minutes per side or until done. Set aside and let cool.
- When cool, cut chicken into bite-size pieces and mix with cooled pasta in a large bowl.
- Add peppers, onion, scallions and dill.
- In a medium bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, honey, mustard, sugar, onion powder, parsley flakes, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil.
- Pour mayo mix over the pasta and chicken, toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- *You could add spinach, peas, broccoli or whatever veggies you wanted. Be creative!
GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS
Use canned artichoke hearts but make sure to rinse them thoroughly. I've also used this recipe with turkey sausage or pepperoni instead of the grilled chicken and both make fun substitutions. This travels well! If you want to cut down on oil, try subbing half chicken broth.
Provided by Bakabeth
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Light the grill or heat the broiler. Coat the chicken with 1 tbsp of the oil and season with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Grill or broil until just done, 4-5 minutes per side. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fusilli until just done. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, toss the pasta with 1 tbsp olive oil. Make sure to coat all the pasta thoroughly, so it won't stick together.
- Add the chicken, artichoke hearts, scallions, parsley, remaining 5 tbsp oil, the vinegar, remaining 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and the Parmesan to pasta and toss well.
- Serve with additional parmesan and Enjoy!
GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD FOR TWO
"My local supermarket deli carried a great pasta salad but kept the recipe a secret," says Leanne Royce of Appleton, Wisconsin. "I was determined to duplicate it at home and created this version."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with lemon-pepper. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut into 1-in. cubes., Drain pasta. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, broccoli, red pepper, red onion, salad dressing, cheese and lemon juice; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
Make and share this Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Roseann 651592
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat a gill pan or outdoor grill to high heat.
- Bring large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic, grill seasoning, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tablespoons of th vinegar and mix.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil and divide the mixture into 2 bowls.
- Add the sliced onion to one and the chicken to the other. Toss to coat both thoroughly and marinate for a few minutes.
- In a salad bowl, combine mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar with a little salt and pepper.
- Whisk in the remaining olive oil and then add the grated cheese.
- Once pasta is cooked and drained, add it to the salad bowl and toss to coat.
- Grill the onion slices until well marked, about 2-3 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Remove both onion and chicken from grill to cutting board and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Coarsely chop the onions and cut the chicken into slices.
- Add them to the pasta.
- Add the arugula, radicchio, basil, parsley, celery, mozzarella and tomato; toss thoroughly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- ** We aren't big fans of arugula and radicchio, so we use romaine and iceberg lettuce. we've also kept the chicken, pasta and onion separate from the salad and had as 2 dishes - Ijust make a little extra dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 919.2, Fat 50.1, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 142.8, Sodium 530.4, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 57.2
GRILLED CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD
A main dish salad that is a summer staple in our house. Even our 4-year old loves it! It's refreshing, yet filling. I serve it with crusty rolls and chocolate pie for dessert. Also, use leftover chicken if you have some to make it that much easier. I've also found that this tastes great even without the chilling time. Hope you like this as much as we do!
Provided by Lori Ann D
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grill, cool and chop the chicken breast.
- Cook the pasta and drain it twice in cold water.
- Combine the chicken, pasta, spinach, grapes, cranberries and green onions in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, seasoned rice vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss.
- Cover and chill 4-24 hours.
- Stir in the mandarin oranges just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.3, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 331.4, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 24.2
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your pasta salad. Choose ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tender grilled chicken.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook it just until it is cooked through, then remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before adding it to the salad.
- Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you add to your pasta salad, the more nutritious and flavorful it will be. Try using a mix of colorful vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and carrots.
- Choose a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what will bring all the flavors of the salad together. Choose a dressing that you enjoy and that complements the other ingredients in the salad.
- Let the salad chill: Chilling the salad before serving allows the flavors to meld and develop. It also makes the salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Grilled chicken pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With these tips, you can make the best grilled chicken pasta salad that will be a hit at your next party or picnic.
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