Easy Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
A fresh Italian Chicken Pasta Salad made with pasta, chicken, vegetables, and dressing.
Ingredients
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 14 oz can artichoke hearts drained and diced
- 6 oz sliced black olives drained
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls drained
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup fresh basil torn or julienned
- 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 oz Italian salad dressing
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Rinse the pasta under cold water and drain thoroughly.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the remaining ingredients by chopping, draining, and slicing as needed.
- Transfer the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
- Add chicken, artichokes, olives, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan.
- Pour in the Italian dressing and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- For best flavor, refrigerate the Italian Chicken Pasta Salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap mozzarella pearls with diced mozzarella if needed.
- Add grilled vegetables for a smoky flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread or as a standalone meal.