Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful and affordable Grilled Chicken BLT Pasta Salad! Made with high-quality chicken breasts and pasta, this satisfying dish combines the classic flavors of bacon, lettuce, and tomato for a delicious and budget-friendly meal. Perfect for a quick and easy lunch or a light summer supper. Discover the taste of quality without the high price tag.
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 8 Ounces Food Club Rotini Pasta
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 6 Slices Food Club Bacon
- 1 TBSP Olive Oil
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- Half Lemon, Juiced
- Ingredients
- 1 TSP Dijon Mustard
- 1 TBSP Granulated sugar
- ½ TSP Coarse Salt
- ¼ TSP Ground Pepper
- 1 Cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
- 4 Cups Loosely Packed Lettuce
Directions
- Cook pasta in a pot of generously salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain pasta water and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and stir to coat, to prevent pasta from sticking together. Set pasta aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook the chicken until completely cooked through, and an instant thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F, about 5-6 minutes per side. Set aside to cool, then chop into 1-inch cubes.
- Cook bacon in a foil-lined pan on the grill, or on the stovetop, until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then roughly chop.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, and salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss the pasta with the dressing, then add the chicken, bacon, and cherry tomatoes. Add lettuce right before serving.
Notes: The pasta salad can be served right away, or can be made up to 4 hours in advance. To keep the lettuce fresh and crisp, lettuce should only be added right before serving.
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