Best Chicken And Arugula Pasta Salad Recipes

Creamy Herbed Chicken and Arugula Pasta Salad with Asiago image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
One 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast
8 ounces dried cavatappi
6 cups loosely packed arugula
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Whisk together the mayonnaise, chives, sour cream, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot; brush with the oil. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, turning once, until well-marked and just cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
Add the chicken, arugula, Asiago and onion to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

Chicken and Arugula Pasta Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by barbie24

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces uncooked whole-wheat fusilli pasta
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
3 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and finely chopped
8 ounces shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast (2 cups)
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 ounces fresh baby arugula
1 large heirloom tomato, chopped

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. 2. Place shallot and garlic in a small bowl. Pour 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid over shallot mixture; steep 5 minutes. 3. Place pasta and cheese in a large bowl; toss to combine. Stir in chicken, vinegar, shallot mixture, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and salt. 4. Combine oil and arugula. Add arugula mixture to pasta mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper and tomato.