Chicken Pasta Recipe
🍽️ Servings: 6
⏲️ Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 12 oz spiral-shaped pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cook the Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook the spiral-shaped pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set it aside. |
| 2 | Prepare the Chicken: While the pasta is cooking, cook the chicken breasts until they are fully cooked through. Once cooked, dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside. |
| 3 | Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and diced chicken. Add minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the bowl. |
| 4 | Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. |
| 5 | Dress the Pasta: Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta and chicken mixture. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are evenly coated with the dressing. |
| 6 | Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the chicken pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Once chilled, serve and enjoy! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 461.3
- Fat: 23.4g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9g
- Cholesterol: 30.9mg
- Sodium: 35.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 44.1g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Sugar: 2.4g
- Protein: 17.8g
Recipe Notes:
- This chicken pasta salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding your favorite veggies or herbs.
- You can also sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
- Make sure to chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop fully.
