Cold Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad
Cold Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed dish combining tender chicken, pasta, and crisp veggies in a flavorful dressing. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or summer lunches, it’s quick to make, easy to customize, and delicious served chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: No-Cook / Assemble
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 oz pasta (rotini, penne, bowtie, or shells)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Optional: 1/4 cup black olives, 1/2 cup crumbled feta, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup corn
- 3/4 to 1 cup dressing (ranch, Italian, or lemon-herb vinaigrette)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, and any optional add-ins.
- Add dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs just before serving.
Notes
- To prevent dry pasta, stir in a little extra dressing before serving if made ahead.
- Use gluten-free pasta and dairy-free dressing for dietary needs.
- Chickpeas or black beans are great for added protein and fiber.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
