Best 8 Chicken Garden Pasta Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Chicken Garden Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that combines the freshness of a garden with the savory goodness of chicken. This vibrant salad boasts an array of colorful vegetables, succulent chicken, and a tangy dressing that elevates every bite. With its vibrant hues and delightful textures, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Dive into the vibrant flavors of our Thai Chicken Salad, a harmonious blend of spicy, sour, and sweet notes. Succulent chicken mingles with crisp vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing that bursts with authentic Thai flavors. Get ready for a taste sensation that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Thailand.

Savor the classic flavors of our Caesar Salad, a timeless favorite that delivers a symphony of creamy, tangy, and savory notes. Crisp romaine lettuce hearts are generously coated in a rich and creamy Caesar dressing, complemented by the salty crunch of Parmesan cheese and smoky bacon bits. Prepare to be enchanted by this culinary masterpiece. Embark on a culinary adventure with our Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, a delightful journey through the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. Tender chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs are tossed in a vibrant lemon-tahini dressing, creating a symphony of tangy, earthy, and refreshing flavors. Experience the taste of the sun-drenched Mediterranean in every bite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING



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Recipe video above. This is a big batch Chicken Pasta Salad with plenty of creamy dressing, lightened up using a combination of sour cream and mayonnaise so it's not excessively oil. Make it today, enjoy it for days!After a no mayo version? Use a Creamy Yogurt Dressing instead.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Lunch     Pasta     Salad meal

Number Of Ingredients 18

500g / 1 lb macaroni / elbow pasta ((or other pasta of choice))
1 tbsp salt ((to cook pasta))
3 cups cooked chicken (, shredded or finely chopped (Note 1))
150g / 5 oz bacon (, chopped)
2 celery stalks (, finely sliced)
1 red capsicum / bell pepper (, finely diced)
2 green onions (, finely sliced)
2 carrots ((medium), shredded using standard box grater)
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, tasty, Colby)
2 avocados ((small/medium), cut into bite size pieces (optional))
1 cup mayonnaise (, whole egg best (Hellmann's, Best Foods, S&W or other whole egg mayonnaise))
1 cup sour cream (, full fat (low fat ok too))
3 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
4 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add salt, then cook pasta per packet directions. Drain well, let cool.
  • Dressing: Mix Dressing ingredients in a bowl. Set aside 10 minutes+.
  • Cook bacon: Place bacon in a cold non-stick skillet (Note X). Turn stove on to medium high, then cook bacon until golden. Drain on paper towels.
  • Toss! Place cooked pasta in a large bowl along with all the Pasta Salad ingredients, reserving some bacon for garnish. Pour over Dressing, then toss well.
  • Set aside for 20 minutes. Transfer to serving bowl, sprinkle with remaining bacon. Serve!
  • Storage: Keeps for 3 - 4 days in the fridge. Best to bring to room temp before serving!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 1355 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK AND EASY GARDEN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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An extremely easy pasta salad from Kraft Foods. You can substitute or add any other ingredients you like. I sometimes add cubed mozzarella, Parmesan and fresh chicken. I'm making it today with cheese tortellini. This is my potluck "staple" in the summertime. Time does not include chill time.

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups rotini pasta (8 oz.) or 3 cups pasta, of your choice cooked and drained (8 oz.)
2 cups broccoli florets, lightly blanched
1 1/2 cups three cheese ranch dressing or 1 1/2 cups regular ranch dressing
1 (6 ounce) package cooked chicken breasts, cuts or chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup slivered onion

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients and refrigerate.
  • Can be made up to 2 days ahead.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • Can be easily doubled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 362.5, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 10.2

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD



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This classic macaroni salad recipe is a refreshingly light take on an all-time favorite. It's perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or festive weekend barbecue. -Dorothy Bayes, Sardis, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
Dash paprika

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, sugar substitute, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, carrot and onion. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. , Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with egg and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARDEN PASTA SALAD



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A zesty pasta recipe, with lots of crunchy vegetables.

Provided by L. Gale

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
½ cup thinly sliced carrots
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, diced
¼ cup chopped onion
2 (16 ounce) bottles Italian-style salad dressing
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
  • Mix chopped carrots, celery, cucumber, green pepper, tomatoes, and onion together in large bowl.
  • Combine cooled pasta and vegetables together in large bowl. Pour Italian dressing over mixture, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
  • Chill for one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1539.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CHICKEN GARDEN PASTA SALAD



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Our A/C went on the Fritz, So decided to make cold pasta salads until it was fixed. I came up with this recipe. Chicken, asparagus, Zucchini, and pasta. I made up Uncle Dan's Dressing from a dry packet mix, but it can be made with any ranch dressing you like. You also may use rotisserie chicken if you prefer. Hubby loved it!...

Provided by Denise Miles

Categories     Chicken Salads

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 lb boneless chicken breast cooked and cubed
1/2 small red onion-finely diced
1 medium green zucchini- sliced and quartered
1/2 lb asparagus, fresh. cut into bite-size pieces
1 lb dry spaghetti
1 pt grape tomatoes-cut in half
ranch dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Cook Chicken and cube into bite-sized pieces. set aside.
  • 2. Cook Broken in half Spaghetti pasta until al Dente'. Drain and rinse with Cold water. Set aside. If noodles start to stick together, drizzle w/ a little Olive oil and toss.
  • 3. Blanch both Zucchini and asparagus for 5 min. or until crisp tender. Drain and set aside to drain. Add to a Large re sealable container. Add in pasta. Toss together.
  • 4. Cut grape in half. Add to container or bowl. Toss again. Dice red onion too. Add Ranch dressing. Toss to coat well. Chill 2 hours before serving.
  • 5. You can add any other garden Vegetable like radishes, cucumber, or shredded carrot etc. Happy Eatin' Ya'll as we say in the south!

ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
3 cups dried elbow macaroni
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken
1 cup diced English cucumber (about 1/3 cucumber)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped pitted Nicoise olives
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers (about 1 whole)
1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced hard salami (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup diced red onion (about 1/2 small)
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 ounces ricotta salata, grated, or crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and shake until very dry. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl, drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over it and toss well to coat.
  • Add the chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, peppers, salami, onions and parsley. Season with salt and toss well to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and remaining 1/2 cup olive oil; pour it over the salad and toss well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. For best flavor, let the salad stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

COLD CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Try preparing our Cold Chicken Pasta Salad for your next picnic or potluck. The cheesy ranch dressing in our Cold Chicken Pasta Salad is always a hit.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Holiday & Special Occasion Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups rotini pasta, cooked, rinsed
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup each chopped green and red peppers
1/2 cup slivered onions
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
1 cup KRAFT Three Cheese Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine pasta, vegetables and chicken in large bowl.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 11 g

CHICKEN CLUB PASTA SALAD



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Chicken club sandwich-style pasta! Substitute Monterey Jack cheese for the Muenster, if desired.

Provided by Lane J

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces corkscrew-shaped pasta
¾ cup Italian-style salad dressing
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 cups chopped, cooked rotisserie chicken
12 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
1 cup cubed Muenster cheese
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Whisk Italian-style dressing and mayonnaise together in a large bowl. Stir pasta, chicken, bacon, Muenster cheese, celery, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and avocado into dressing until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 723 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the package instructions.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. It should be cooked through but still juicy.
  • Let the pasta and chicken cool completely before assembling the salad.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad for a colorful and flavorful dish.
  • Add some fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, for extra flavor.
  • Dress the salad with a light vinaigrette or creamy dressing.
  • Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Chicken garden pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of cooked chicken, pasta, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone.

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