Italian Seasoned Chicken over Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Italian Seasoned Chicken over Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; ¼ cup Italian salad dressing; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked according to package and drained; 12-1 cup creamy parmesan peppercorn salad dressing; water; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded; 12 -16 ounces salad greens, pre-made bag mix; ½ cup red pepper, chopped

Servings: persons

3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
¼ cup Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked according to package and drained
12-1 cup creamy parmesan peppercorn salad dressing
water
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded
12 -16 ounces salad greens, pre-made bag mix
½ cup red pepper, chopped

1
Slice chicken breast into very thin bite sized pieces.
2
Add to zip bag, and marinate in ITALIAN salad dressing for about 1/2 hour (not more than 1 hour).
3
Boil pasta in meantime.
4
Heat large fry pan to med-high heat, add olive oil and marinated chicken.
5
Add garlic, rosemary, oregano and black pepper to the pan.
6
Stir fry for about 5-7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
7
Set aside.
8
Mix creamy parmesan dressing with 1-2T of water; stir to make a slightly thinner consistency but not watery.
9
Mix pasta with dressing
10
Lay premixed salad in large shallow dish (13x9 casserole dish or similar).
11
Spoon pasta over the salad.
12
Sprinkle chopped sweet pepper over pasta.
13
Spoon cooked chicken over top, in middle.
14
Garnish with parmesan cheese.
15
Have additional parmesan peppercorn dressing available on table.

1736

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

150

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, ¼ cup Italian salad dressing, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Seasoned Chicken over 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Seasoned Chicken over Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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