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Chicken pasta salad served with fresh vegetables
Fresh pasta salad

Chicken Pasta Salad

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Salads
The perfect meal-prep dish. A good pasta salad isn't just ingredients thrown together; it's about the dressing binding them. In this recipe, the warm pasta absorbs flavors, while crisp veggies add freshness. Excellent for leftovers—maybe even better cold.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot for pasta
  • Skillet for chicken
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk for dressing

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Cube the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté in a little oil until golden and cooked through. Let cool.

Tip: Leftover rotisserie chicken works perfectly here too.
2 ✓

Cook pasta in salted water. Drain and immediately toss (while warm) with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs.

Tip: Warm pasta pores absorb the flavored oil deeper than cold pasta.
3 ✓

Halve the tomatoes and dice the cucumber. Once the pasta is lukewarm, mix in the vegetables and chicken.

Tip: If pasta is too hot, it will cook the veggies and they'll lose their crunch.
4 ✓

Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Tip: When cold, starch retrogrades, making the pasta firmer.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the pasta sticking?
If sticking after cooling, toss with a little oil. If during cooking, use plenty of water and stir at the start.
Which pasta should I choose?
Short shapes (Penne, Fusilli, Farfalle) hold dressing well and are easy to eat with a fork.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Dried Pasta (e.g., Penne or Fusilli)
  • 10 oz Chicken Breast
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 whole English Cucumber
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice or Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dried Herbs (Basil/Oregano)
  • 1 tsp Salt