Best 14 Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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When it comes to summer dishes, a refreshing and flavorful pasta salad is always a winner. And if you're looking for a recipe that's packed with zesty flavors, look no further than this one from Tasty. Featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this pasta salad is the perfect dish for any summer gathering. Whether you're hosting a barbecue, potluck, or just looking for a light and delicious meal, this zesty chicken pasta salad is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 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 PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bowtie pasta, shredded chicken, cucumber, celery, black olive, cherry tomatoes, carrot, italian dressing

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup bowtie pasta, cooked
½ cup shredded chicken
¼ cup cucumber, diced
¼ cup celery, diced
¼ cup black olive, sliced
6 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
½ cup carrot, julienned
3 tablespoons italian dressing

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine pasta, chicken, cucumber, celery, black olives, sliced tomatoes, carrots, and Italian dressing.
  • Mix well and pour pasta salad into a reusable container. Pack with fruits and veggies for sides.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 963 calories, Carbohydrate 142 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 15 grams

ZESTY CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 chicken breasts, boneless and diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 jalapeno, minced and seeded
Tabasco sauce
1 bunch fresh cilantro
3 large lettuce leaves
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced

Steps:

  • In large bowl combine chicken, red pepper and onion. In small bowl mix mayonnaise and lime juice. Add jalapeno. Season with salt, pepper, and a dash of tabasco sauce. Drizzle over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Snip cilantro over chicken and mound chicken mixture on lettuce. Garnish with tomato and black olives. Serve.

ZESTY PASTA SALAD



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Reduce the fat with this made-over Zesty Pasta Salad recipe. There's so much flavor packed into our Zesty Pasta Salad, you may find yourself in disbelief.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Holiday & Special Occasion Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings, 2/3 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1 cup multi-grain elbow macaroni, cooked
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
3/4 cup matchlike carrot sticks
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chopped red peppers

Steps:

  • Mix dressings in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 30 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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My dad grows incredibly delicious tomatoes and red peppers. This year's crop was especially abundant, so I created this salad combination to take advantage of the bounty. My husband gave this recipe a definite "thumbs up".

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie or spiral pasta, cooked and drained
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Caesar or Parmesan salad dressing
1 tablespoon honey mustard or other prepared mustard
2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 cup shredded carrot

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the pasta, chicken, oil and garlic powder. Cover and chill. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing, mustard, curry powder, salt and pepper; cover and chill. Just before serving, add the red pepper, tomato, carrot and dressing to pasta mixture; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

ZESTY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by WeBHeelin_50

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pkgs Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad "Classic" Pasta Salad
2 12.5oz cans premium white chunk chicken meat, drained
1 16oz bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
4-5 seeded, diced Roma tomatoes
1 can Garbanzo Bean (Chick Peas), drained
1 small can sliced black olives, diced
1 can sliced water chestnuts
1 med Red Onion, diced
1 large English Seedless Cucumber, de-pulped and diced
1 5oz container of grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions on package While waiting on water to boil, in a large Tupperware container: Add entire bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing, seasoning from pasta kit along with around 2.5oz of the extra grated Parmesan that you purchased. Whisk together until fully incorporated. Add chicken and whisk together until chicken is completely broken up. Add diced Roma tomatoes, onion, olives, water chestnuts, Cucumber, Garbanzo beans. Drain pasta, incorporate in Tupperware container with other ingredients. Garnish with remaining Parmesan Cheese. Eat right away or chill.

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, water, sake, fresh ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili bean paste, sesame oil, toasted sesame seed, garlic, grated ginger, tomato, cucumber, fresh cilantro

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 cups water
1 cup sake
2 slices fresh ginger
2 scallions, green parts only
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons chili bean paste
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed
1 teaspoon garlic, grated
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tomato, sliced
1 cucumber, julienned
1 fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a medium-size pot, add the chicken breast, water, sake, sliced ginger, and scallions, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once the water is boiling, flip the chicken breast over and put the lid on top of the pot. Turn off the heat and leave the pot sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Chill in the fridge.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and mix well.
  • On a plate, arrange the sliced tomatoes, julienned cucumbers, and sliced chicken breast.
  • Top with cilantro and drizzle with sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 19 grams

ZESTY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BARBECUE



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This pulled chicken crockpot dinner uses a slow cooker to prepare this great twist on basic barbecue chicken. Throw the chicken breasts in frozen, and serve with baked potatoes.

Provided by Zanne

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 3h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
½ cup Italian salad dressing
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place chicken in the slow cooker. Mix barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl; pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours. Shred and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1058.4 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

ZESTY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



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This is doubly good because the pasta and veggies are marinated with Italian dressing, then drained and a mixture of mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese is added. Super delicious!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Onions

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup uncooked spiral shaped pasta
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 tablespoons thin sliced green onions
1 1/2 cups Italian salad dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water and drain.
  • Place in a bowl, add tomatoes, celery, carrots, peppers, onions and Italian salad dressing.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Drain.
  • Just before serving, combine mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese, then stir in mozzarella and olives.
  • Gently fold into the pasta mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.3, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 860.1, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.4, Protein 6.9

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

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 POTLUCK PASTA SALAD



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Love to bring home an empty bowl from potlucks? Here's a crowd-size pasta pleaser that almost guarantees an empty bowl.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
3 cups frozen broccoli florets
2/3 cup Italian dressing
1/3 cup cold water
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or ham
1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • Empty contents of pasta pouch (from salad mix) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding broccoli during last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir contents of seasoning mix packet (from salad mix), the dressing and cold water until blended; set aside.
  • Drain pasta with broccoli; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta with broccoli, chicken and tomatoes into dressing mixture. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

ULTIMATE CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD



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Brunch, box lunch or brown bag? Here's a tasty chicken salad you have to try.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 box (16 oz) gemelli pasta
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup sweetened dried cherries
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • In large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, cherries and celery. Mix dressing mixture again with wire whisk to recombine; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving to chill salad and blend flavors. Stir in almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pasta salad.
  • Cook the chicken properly. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough, so make sure to cook it until it is just cooked through.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little dressing goes a long way, so start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more flavorful.
  • Serve the salad with a variety of toppings. This will allow your guests to customize their salad to their liking.

Conclusion:

This zesty chicken pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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