Chicken Pasta Salad
Try this quick and easy chicken pasta salad that is so hearty, it's a complete meal. This is great for summer dinners and potlucks and the kids love it, too!
Notes
- This recipe was featured in 16 Easy Potluck Recipes, a compilation of the very best potluck recipes. Check out the article for 15 other easy potluck recipes!
Ingredients
- 1 package chicken tenders
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 package (12 oz.) fettucine pasta, uncooked
- 1 package (16 oz.) frozen vegetable mix
- 1/2 cup bottled Caesar or Italian dressing
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In large skillet, saute chicken in vegetable oil over medium heat until done. (Insert instant-read meat thermometer in thickest part of chicken. Temperature should read 170 degrees F). Cook pasta according to directions.
- Add vegetables to pasta last 5 minutes of cook time. Drain pasta and vegetables and mix with chicken, dressing and basil.
- Mix well; cook until heated through. Add cheese; toss to coat pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with fresh bread, if desired.