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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad

Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad – A Creamy Twist You’ll Love

A creamy and vibrant Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad perfect for summer gatherings and meal prep.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 package Cheese Tortellini fresh or refrigerated recommended
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken use rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes can be substituted with roasted red peppers
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise can use light mayo for a healthier twist
  • 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium-sized mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water over high heat. Once boiling, add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, typically about 3–5 minutes, until they are tender but not mushy. Drain the tortellini and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down for the salad.
  2. While the tortellini is cooking, shred your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and set it aside. Next, chop the cherry tomatoes in half and if needed, roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh baby spinach.
  3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt until smooth. Then, sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully combined.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, shredded chicken, chopped cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Pour the creamy dressing over the top and gently toss everything together until well-coated.
  5. Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese gently to add richness and depth to the salad.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavors.

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