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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad with Chicken

This delicious tortellini pasta salad with chicken is so easy to make, and bursting with flavor. It’s perfect for summer picnics, a light summer meal, or the most popular side dish at your next potluck!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chicken, Italian Tortellini, Pasta salad
Servings: 10
Calories: 409kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 20 oz cheese Tortellini
  • 16 oz shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
  • 4 oz salami (diced)
  • 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
  • 2.25 oz sliced black olives
  • 2 TBS sliced pepperoncini
  • 12 oz Italian dressing (add to your discretion)

Instructions

  • Cook tortellini noodles in boiling water according to the package directions. Drain out the water, and rinse the pasta in cold water, and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the tortellini, chicken, salami, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parmesan, olives, and pepperoncinis. Toss them together.
  • Add the dressing over the top and stir it to coat everything evenly.
  • Refrigerate for 2-4 hours to let the flavors meddle, or enjoy right away. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1017mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 2mg