HOT ITALIAN CHICKEN & PASTA SALAD WITH PARMESAN

Hot Italian Chicken & Pasta Salad with Parmesan image

Skillet-cooked chicken and hot pasta combine with chopped veggies and Italian seasoning to make this quick salad. Sprinkle with Parmesan to serve.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb. penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 env. (0.7 oz.) GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 oz.) sliced black olives, drained
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with dry dressing mix; toss to coat. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 min. or until done.
Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add remaining oil, chicken and all remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 23 g