Easy chicken pasta salad is the kind of dish that checks all the boxes—quick, tasty, and perfect for any occasion.
Whether you’re meal prepping for the week, planning a picnic, or just need a no-fuss dinner, this recipe has you covered.
Packed with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a flavorful dressing, it’s a hearty salad that’s as satisfying as it is simple to make.
Get ready to toss together a dish that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Pasta:
1 pound rotini pasta
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
8 ounces fresh mini mozzarella cheese balls halved
1/2 to 1 cup sliced olives
2 cups cooked chopped, or shredded chicken
1/2 cup roughly chopped pepperoncinis
1/2 diced red onion
Italian Dressing:
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
A pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cook the pasta as per the instructions on the package. After cooking, drain and rinse with cold water until the pasta is cooled.
Prepare the Italian dressing in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Add the cooled pasta to the dressing and mix well.
Add in the tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, chicken, pepperoncinis, and onion, tossing them to combine well.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour before serving.
