Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
✓ USDA-verified nutrition data
605 calories
39g protein
46g carbs
29g fat
3g fiber
Ingredients
- 12 oz Penne
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 8 oz Mozzarella pearls
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1 Cucumber
- 1/2 Red onion
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Parsley
Steps
- Poach the chicken in salted simmering water 12 minutes until just cooked; shred while warm.
- Boil the penne al dente and rinse cold.
- Whisk the mayonnaise and Italian dressing into a creamy, tangy coat.
- Toss the pasta, chicken, mozzarella pearls, diced cucumber, onion, and tomatoes.
- Dress thoroughly — every piece should glisten.
- Chill at least 30 minutes; pasta salad is always better cold.
- Shower with parsley before serving.