Ingredients for Bleu Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
- 1 pound pasta (rotini, farfalle, or penne)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Olive Oil
- Parsley Flakes
- Oregano
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & Pepper
- Bleu Cheese Salad Dressing
- Bacon Bits
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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How to Make Bleu Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While pasta cooks, grill or pan-fry chicken breast until cooked through. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together bleu cheese dressing, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives to the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Grate Parmesan cheese over the salad and stir gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh basil before serving (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
13g
Carbs
11g
