Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad With Bacon and Cheddar

Name: Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad With Bacon and Cheddar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; ¼ cup water; 1 tablespoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 teaspoons paprika; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 ½ cups Italian dressing; 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce; 1 lb rotini pasta; 4 slices cooked crumbled bacon; 1 medium red onion; 0.5 (13 ounce) can black beans; 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 teaspoons paprika
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ½ cups Italian dressing
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 lb rotini pasta
4 slices cooked crumbled bacon
1 medium red onion
0.5 (13 ounce) can black beans
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

1
Marinate chicken for 1 hour: Combine water and lime juice.
2
Sprinkle chicken breast with steak seasoning, salt, and paprika.
3
Lay chicken pieces in water and lime juice mixture, turn to coast, let marinate for 1 hour or more.
4
Grill Chicken until juice runs clear.
5
Cool and cut into bite size pieces.
6
Prepare Good Seasons dressing and add tomato paste and BBQ sauce.
7
Mix well.
8
Cook pasta according to package directions.
9
Rinse.
10
Combine all ingredients, except for cheese.
11
Allow to cool for 1 hour.
12
Add grated cheddar cheese before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad With Bacon and Cheddar 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!