Best 6 Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

LEMON BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot 3/4 of the way with water and place over high heat. Add plenty of salt and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool down.
• Put the pasta in a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Toss well and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

MARSHALL FIELD'S LEMON PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, combine the lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
• Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Pour lemon oil mixture over warm pasta. Toss cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Stir in the tomatoes, fresh basil, cheese and dried basil. Cover and refrigerate for an additional hour.

CHICKEN AND BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, except omit any oil and use 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Drain pasta.
• Rinse with cold water.
• Drain pasta again.
• Meanwhile, cut chicken into 1” pieces.
• Coat an unheated large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Preheat over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
• Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
• Remove chicken from heat.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss together cooked macaroni, chicken, tomatoes, zucchini or summer squash, and green onions.
• Sprinkle with basil.
• Toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate at last 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
• Toss salad before serving.

LEMON BASIL PASTA W/ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain and return pasta to pan.
• In a small bowl, combine butter, lemon juice, basil, garlic, and pepper.
• Add chicken and mix with the pasta.
• Sprinkle cheese over the pasta and serve.
• Yield 4 servings.

FANTASTIC LEMON BASIL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, basil and almonds.
• In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon, salt, pepper and onions. Add to chicken mixture (add pasta if using), tossing gently to coat.
• Cover and chill.

LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a 4-quart Dutch oven about half full of water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if desired. Cover with lid; heat over high heat until water is boiling rapidly. Add the pasta. Heat to boiling again. Boil uncovered 9 to 11 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but not mushy. While water is heating and pasta is cooking, continue with recipe.
• Break off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus stalks where they snap easily; wash asparagus. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces to measure 2 cups. Add asparagus to the pasta during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
• Peel and finely chop the garlic. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes to measure about 2 cups. Tear the basil leaves lengthwise into narrow strips.
• Place strainer or colander in the sink. Pour pasta and asparagus in the strainer to drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In a large glass or plastic bowl, toss pasta, asparagus and chicken. Stir in garlic, basil, cheese, oil and lemon peel. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled.