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5 from 16 votes

Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

Creamy chicken pasta salad is quick, easy, and SO tasty. It is packed with hearty ingredients for a filling side or main dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spiral pasta
  • ¾ cup Italian Salad dressing
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups cooked seasoned chicken, we used packaged fiesta chicken
  • 8 sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cubed Colby Jack cheese
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, chopped

Instructions

  • Boil water in a medium pot. Add the pasta and cook until firm, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • Add the Italian Dressing and Mayo to a small bowl. Whisk together until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, add pasta, chicken, bacon, cheese, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
  • Pour the dressing over the top and stir until evenly covered.

Nutrition

Serving: 10g | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg