Chicken Asparagus Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Asparagus Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne rigate or 1 lb rotini pasta; 6 -8 ounces of fully cooked boneless chicken, seasoned to your own taste (Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic work well in this recipe and I use leftover roast chicken); 1 lb fresh asparagus; 16 ounces fresh grape tomatoes; 2/3 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 cup pitted coarsely chopped olive (kalamata or the olives of your choice); 1 cup crumbled feta or 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese; Italian Dressing; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb penne rigate or 1 lb rotini pasta
6 -8 ounces of fully cooked boneless chicken, seasoned to your own taste (Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic work well in this recipe and I use leftover roast chicken)
1 lb fresh asparagus
16 ounces fresh grape tomatoes
2/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup pitted coarsely chopped olive (kalamata or the olives of your choice)
1 cup crumbled feta or 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Italian Dressing
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a stockpot.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
3
Drain pasta and keep warm.
4
Wash asparagus and remove and discard tough ends.
5
Slice asparagus into one inch pieces.
6
Cook asparagus in a large skillet in shallow water and steam for 1-2 minutes until crisp tender.
7
Drain well and reserve.
8
Chop chicken into one inch pieces.
9
Cut grape tomatoes in half.
10
Combine Italian dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
11
Add cooked pasta and asparagus to the Italian dressing and mix together until everything is evenly coated.
12
Add chicken, tomatoes, basil, olives, and cheese and stir to combine.
13
Serve pasta salad warm or at room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne rigate or 1 lb rotini pasta, 6 -8 ounces of fully cooked boneless chicken, seasoned to your own taste (Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic work well in this recipe and I use leftover roast chicken), 1 lb fresh asparagus, 16 ounces fresh grape tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Chicken Asparagus Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Asparagus Pasta Salad

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