Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cucumber, quartered and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup small mozzarella balls, halved
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1¼ cups Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple vinegar
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp finely minced red bell pepper
- 1½ tsp dried minced onion
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¾ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot over high heat. Add salt to the water. Once boiling: Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain pasta using a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While the pasta cooks: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Grill each side for about 6-7 minutes or until fully cooked through. Allow chicken to rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl: Add cooled pasta, sliced chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, mozzarella balls, and parsley. Pour in Italian dressing along with extra virgin olive oil and apple vinegar. Sprinkle with seasonings including Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, bell pepper, minced onion, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed. Taste for seasoning adjustments as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pasta Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg