Pasta Salad with Chicken

Name: Pasta Salad with Chicken
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups dry rotini pasta; 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1/2 medium, diced cucumber; 1/4 cup italian dressing; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A vibrant and hearty pasta salad featuring tender chicken and colorful vegetables in a light dressing.

Italian-American⏱ 25 min⚠ Contains 2 allergen(s)

✨ High in protein

Ingredients

Rotini pasta1.5 cups dry
Cooked chicken breast1 cup diced
Cherry tomatoes1 cup halved
Cucumber1/2 medium, diced
Italian dressing1/4 cup
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste

Nutrition (per serving, makes 3)

Calories264 kcal

Protein19 g

Carbs24 g

Fat9 g

Fiber2 g

Sugar3 g

Sodium437 mg

Vitamin C8 mg

Iron1 mg

Calcium3 mg

Potassium317 mg

Estimated values.

Steps

1Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
2In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced cooked chicken breast, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.
3Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture.
4Gently toss all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated.
5Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.