Chicken Pasta Salad

Chicken Pasta Salad

from delish.com
Barbeque
10 min
456 kcal / serving

This chicken pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies, tangy feta, smoky bacon, and tender chicken breasts, all tied together with a mustard vinaigrette.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb.fusilli pasta
  • 2boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 1 tsp.garlic powder
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 c.halved grape tomatoes
  • 2 c.spinach, packed
  • ½ c.crumbled feta
  • ¼red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp.freshly chopped dill
  • ¼ c.extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp.red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp.italian seasoning
  • 1 clovegarlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp.dijon mustard

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook fusilli according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to large bowl.

  2. 2

    Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes, then cut into 1" pieces.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    In the large bowl with the pasta, toss together all remaining ingredients. Pour dressing over salad, toss until coated, and serve.