Grilled Chicken Spinach Pasta Salad Recipes

CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water., Combine hummus, salad dressing, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add pasta; toss to coat. Stir in spinach, chicken, tomatoes and olives. Sprinkle with feta. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cook the pasta in boiling salted water following the package directions; drain and rinse well. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, chop the spinach leaves coarsely and diced the red bell pepper half.
• Toss the cooled and drained pasta with the spinach, red bell pepper, tomato halves, onion, garlic, and chicken.
• Combine 1 cup of the mayonnaise with wine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, pepper, and basil.
• Toss the dressing mixture with the pasta mixture. Add more mayonnaise, if needed. Taste and add salt, as needed. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving time for best flavor.

CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND PASTA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the spinach in the chicken broth, adding the spinach a little at a time as it wilts.
• Drain the spinach in a colander, reserving the broth. Press the spinach to squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible.
• Cook pasta in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water according to package directions.
• Using a colander, drain the pasta.
• Preheat a heavy skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the oil and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender, but not browned.
• Add the spinach and nutmeg. Taste and add salt and pepper.
• Add the grilled chicken chunks to the spinach and combine.
• Stir and add a small amount of the reserved cooking broth. Continue to cook, stirring and turning, until hot, adding broth as necessary.
• Add the hot drained pasta shells to the spinach mixture and blend well.
• Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Pass more Parmesan cheese at the table.
• Enjoy.

CHICKEN SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients until well blended; cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

GRILLED CHICKEN-SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing, lime zest, juice, mustard, garlic and black pepper until blended.
• Combine chicken, pasta, vegetables and thyme in large bowl. Add half the dressing mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Add remaining dressing mixture to chicken mixture just before serving; mix lightly.

CATELLI BISTRO GRILLED PORTOBELLO AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus in last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; transfer to large bowl.
• Meanwhile, preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Brush mushroom caps with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for about 5 minutes per side or until grill-marked and tender. Remove from grill and slice.
• Balsamic Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Add mushrooms, spinach, onion and sun-dried tomatoes to pasta mixture; toss with dressing until evenly coated. Let stand for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with goat cheese and basil.

GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a gill pan or outdoor grill to high heat.
• Bring large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
• In a small bowl, combine garlic, grill seasoning, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tablespoons of th vinegar and mix.
• Whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil and divide the mixture into 2 bowls.
• Add the sliced onion to one and the chicken to the other. Toss to coat both thoroughly and marinate for a few minutes.
• In a salad bowl, combine mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar with a little salt and pepper.
• Whisk in the remaining olive oil and then add the grated cheese.
• Once pasta is cooked and drained, add it to the salad bowl and toss to coat.
• Grill the onion slices until well marked, about 2-3 minutes.
• Grill the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
• Remove both onion and chicken from grill to cutting board and allow to cool for a few minutes.
• Coarsely chop the onions and cut the chicken into slices.
• Add them to the pasta.
• Add the arugula, radicchio, basil, parsley, celery, mozzarella and tomato; toss thoroughly.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• ** We aren't big fans of arugula and radicchio, so we use romaine and iceberg lettuce. we've also kept the chicken, pasta and onion separate from the salad and had as 2 dishes - Ijust make a little extra dressing.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Grill, cool and chop the chicken breast.
• Cook the pasta and drain it twice in cold water.
• Combine the chicken, pasta, spinach, grapes, cranberries and green onions in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, seasoned rice vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss.
• Cover and chill 4-24 hours.
• Stir in the mandarin oranges just before serving.