GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD
I originally created this recipe with leftover BBQ chicken and stuff from my fridge and it's become my most requested recipe! I make this for just about any occasion and my relatives all request that I bring it to family birthday parties and get togethers. The cooking time reflects typical marinating and pasta cooking time. The prep time is the grilling and cutting time (it usually doesn't take that long). The salad isn't hard but it takes a little bit of prep time to get the best results. It's well worth it! This recipe is also very easy to prepare ahead of time. You can grill the chicken and cut the veggies one day and assemble it the next.
Provided by Jenny Rowan
Categories Chicken
Time 2h
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the 1 cup BBQ sauce (or more) for up to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, combine all dressing ingredients except for the BBQ sauce.
- Refrigerate until ready to dress the salad.
- This is an excellent all-purpose dressing that can be used for any potato or pasta salad.
- It will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.
- Grill chicken on a gas grill set to med-high for about 8 minutes a side until juices run clear, basting with more BBQ sauce as they cook.
- You can also use leftover cut up chicken or bake it in the oven.
- Set chicken aside to cool.
- Cook pasta in rapidly boiling salted water for 10 minutes or according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, cut up the vegetables for the salad and place in a large bowl.
- When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut it into strips or cubes and place in the large bowl with the veggies.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and mix well.
- Add enough dressing and additional BBQ sauce (around 1/2 cup or more to your liking) until the salad is dressed to your preferred consistency.
- Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
- When time to serve, add more dressing or BBQ sauce as needed if the salad has dried out a little.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.5, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 66.5, Sodium 458.2, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 32.2
GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
During the summer, my family often requests this recipe-especially our 19-year-old (we also have a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old). Simply add garlic bread for a great meal. It's wonderful, too, for a picnic or any gathering. -Lori Thon, Basin, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Cut each chicken breast into four strips; add to marinade mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, olives and fettuccine. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Top with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
This is really good, a friend of mine from church made this for a pot luck and it disappeared!! Great for when you have left over grilled chicken!!
Provided by babygirl65
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cook pasta following directions on box, drain.
- While pasta is cooking, heat grill or broiler. Sprinkle chicken with lemon juice and grill or broil for about 2 minutes per side or until done. Set aside and let cool.
- When cool, cut chicken into bite-size pieces and mix with cooled pasta in a large bowl.
- Add peppers, onion, scallions and dill.
- In a medium bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, honey, mustard, sugar, onion powder, parsley flakes, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil.
- Pour mayo mix over the pasta and chicken, toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- *You could add spinach, peas, broccoli or whatever veggies you wanted. Be creative!
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