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Spring Chicken and Pasta Salad
Servings:
6
Ready In:
45 minutes
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Wait Time:
0 minutes
Spiciness:
0/5

Ingredients

  • 6 (large) eggs
  • 1 (16.0 ounce package) bow tie pasta
  • 1 (pound) chicken tenders
  • 1 (large) cucumber, sliced
  • 1 (bunch) radishes, trimmed and sliced
  • 2 (large) carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 (medium) red onion, chopped
  • 1 (cup) Italian-style salad dressing
  • 4 (leaves) romaine lettuce, thinly sliced (optional, for serving)
  • (as needed) salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Hard boil the eggs by placing them into a saucepan in a single layer. Fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 12-15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold.
  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold water.
  3. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink inside, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the tenders from the pan, and set aside to cool.
  4. Cut the tenders into bite-size pieces. Slice the eggs. Combine the cooked pasta, chicken, eggs, cucumber, radishes, carrots, and red onion in a salad bowl, and pour the Italian dressing over. Toss lightly to mix. Serve as is or serve on top a bed of romaine lettuce.
  5. Note: Pasta salad can be served at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Information

This nutrition information is an estimate only. We use software to calculate the nutritional analysis from the individual ingredients in each recipe. While we do our best to ensure accuracy, we make no representation or warranty regarding the information, and there can be no assurance that any of the information contained therein has not been, or will not be changed or altered.

amount per serving
Calories
245
Total Fat
16g
Saturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
124mg
Sodium
778mg
Carbohydrate
19g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Sugars
6g
Protein
7g
Vitamin A
82%
Vitamin C
6%
Calcium
4%
Iron
7%
Potassium
227mg

Comments

  • Elizabeth (Community Guide)
    Elizabeth (Community Guide)

    I was so hesitant about this, but it was so good! I don't even really like carrots in meals, and definitely not radishes, but it mixed well. I chopped everything in small pieces (even the chicken) so my family didn't know what was in it, and my hubby (picky eater) my 2 year old and I loved it, my 3 yr old did not, but I just put some of the chicken aside and pasta and he ate that, love this! Nice change of pace

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    This was very good! My husband and I loved how it was so healthy, but yet still tasted good. My husband isn't enthusiastic about my cooking, but he asked me to make this again sometime! Thanks for the great recipe!

    about 1 year ago
  • Sharon
    Sharon

    It sounds yummy but where do I get a spring chicken?

    11 months ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    @Anonymous #2, the recipe actually calls for chicken tenders.

    11 months ago
  • Chad
    Chad

    I would.do this one again Too much onion, and quite a lot of work for way more than the recipe indicates.

    7 months ago
  • Mary
    Mary

    I skipped the radishes, added cherry tomatoes, and used a balsamic shallot vinaigrette instead of Italian dressing. It's really good!

    about 1 month ago

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