Best Tortellini Chicken Salad Recipes

CREAMY TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CHICKEN, BACON, AND RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Run tortellini under cold water and drain. Store in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
• Stir ranch dressing and milk together in a large bowl. Add chilled pasta, cooked chicken, mozzarella, bacon, green onions, and parsley.
• Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

TORTELLINI & CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chicken, onion, oil, garlic, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, combine salad mix, tomatoes, olives, tortellini and chicken mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredient in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

LAYERED TORTELLINI PESTO CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on package, adding peas during last 4 minutes of cook time. Drain; rinse immediately with cold water. Pat with paper towels to remove moisture.
• In 3- or 4-quart clear bowl, layer the lettuce, the carrots, chicken, peas, the tortellini, and bell pepper.
• In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pesto and buttermilk. Spread over peppers; sprinkle with parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled or overnight. Stir just before serving.

GREEK CHICKEN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
• Mix yogurt, dressing, lemon zest and juice until blended.
• Place pasta in large bowl. Add chicken, olives and yogurt mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Add tomatoes and parsley; mix lightly.

CHICKEN & TORTELLINI SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, chicken, onion, cranberries and feta cheese. Drain pasta. Cool for 5 minutes. Add to spinach mixture., For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour over spinach mixture; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

TORTELLINI CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, chicken, olives, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss.

TORTELLINI, CHICKEN, AND ARUGULA SALAD FOR TWO

Steps:

• Divide cooked tortellini and cooked chicken cubes between 2 salad plates. Top with arugula.
• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour over arugula mixture and toss to mix well. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken in a ziplock bag, pour entire bottle of Italian dressing over the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Turn the bag several times.
• Drain the chicken and discard marinade. Grill for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and no pink remains. Remove from grill and cut into bite-size pieces.
• While chicken is grilling, heat water and cook tortellini until tender but still firm ~ about 8 to 10 minutes. If using frozen, cook according to package directions.
• Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
• In a large salad bowl, combine mayo, eggs, red pepper, tomatoes, salt and pepper, chicken, and tortellini and mix until well combined. Add additional mayo if necessary to reach desired consistency.

CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on package. Meanwhile, in container with tight-fitting lid, shake wine, tarragon, oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper until well mixed. Drain tortellini; rinse with cold water. In large bowl, combine tortellini and chicken. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Just before serving, add greens and bell pepper to tortellini mixture; toss to combine.

TORTELLINI CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine pasta, chicken, chickpeas, artichokes, onions and olives.
• Prepare dressing mix as directed on envelope. Add garlic and black pepper; mix well. Pour half over pasta mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Add roasted peppers and remaining dressing mixture to pasta salad just before serving; mix lightly. Sprinkle with basil.

PESTO TORTELLINI CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding peas during the last 4-5 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a large glass bowl, layer romaine, carrots, chicken, tortellini and peas, and red pepper. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pesto and buttermilk. Spread over top. Sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate until chilled.

TORTELLINI, CHICKEN AND PESTO SALAD

Steps:

• Preparation: 1) You may want to skip this step. I have found that I like to dry my cherry tomatoes a bit by placing them in a low heat oven-250 or so-for around an hour or more until the moisture is reduced. If the tomatoes are good this will concentrate their flavor and reduce the moisture. After the tomatoes are done you can toast the walnuts at 350. They should be done in ten minutes or so. Watch them closely. They should have a nice light crunch. 2) The next step is to blanch the green beans. I multi-task and use the same pot that I will boil the pasta. You will want them to still retain some crunch. I usually find this is about 4 minutes. Run them under cold water and set them aside so that they can dry off. I often toss them in a freezer while I am cooking the pasta. 3) Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but pull back a bit at the end. The pasta has to cool down and it will soften more as the salad mellows. 4) While the pasta is cooking prepare the chicken into small bite size chunks. 5) Mix the vegetables, chicken and pasta together. Mix the pesto and the mayonaise and lightly stir in the pasta mixture. Add the nuts. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more pesto and mayonnaise as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Best served within 24 hours.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Marinade chicken in herb mix in a Ziploc bag. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and water. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
• 2. Grill chicken, turning every 2 minutes for a total of 12 minutes.
• 3. Boil tortellini pasta per instructions, add a small amount of olive oil to water and boil approx 7 minutes - drain well.
• 4. Toss a small amount of olive oil in pasta to prevent sticking.
• 5. Cut julienned strips of sun-dried tomatoes into smaller pieces.
• 6. Toast the pine nuts. Place pine nuts in a pan in a single layer over medium heat. Constantly stir until fragrant and golden brown (about 7-8 minutes). Quickly transfer to a plate so they don't burn.
• 7. Add pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts to the tortellini.
• 8. And add zesty Italian salad dressing.
• 9. Add shaved Parmesan cheese.
• 10. You can also season salt and pepper to taste. Stir together.
• 11. Cut grilled chicken into bite-size strips.
• 12. Add grilled chicken to the pasta salad prior to serving.
• 13. Cut basil leaves into ribbons. First, roll the basil.
• 14. Then cut into ribbons. Basil is for garnish and adds additional flavor.

CHICKEN BLT TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• In large bowl, stir together cooked pasta and remaining ingredients.
• Serve immediately on lettuce leaves.

TORTELLINI CHICKEN SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In serving bowl, combine pasta, chicken, artichokes, spinach, tomatoes, feta and onions.
• To make vinaigrette, puree the garlic, oregano, tomato paste, vinegar and salt & pepper in a food processor or blender.
• While processing, drizzle in olive oil to make a smooth emulsion.
• Toss enough dressing with salad to coat and stir to combine.
• May serve immediately or refrigerate.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CHICKEN, PISTACHIOS, TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Dressing: Mix the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, basil, marjoram, cumin, and grainy mustard in a cruet or covered bowl. Reserve. Salad Mixture: Trim the spinach leaves of the stems and rinse them of sand. Drain as much of the water off as possible. Cut or tear the spinach leaves into bite size pieces and put them in a large salad bowl. Toast the pistachios lightly in a small skillet, allow to cool slightly, and add them to the spinach. Slice the olives and make sure there are no pits. Add the olives to the salad mixture. Core and seed the pears or apples. Cut them into cubes. Sprinkle them with the juice and zest of 1 lemon and add them to the salad mixture. Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the salad mixture. Cook the bacon until crisp in a large skillet, drain, and crumble. Add the crumbled bacon to the salad. Add salt and pepper if desired. Mix well. Tortellini: Boil some water in a pot and cook the tortellini according to package directions. Reserve until ready to serve. Drain and add to salad with the cooked chicken (below). Chicken: Drain most of the bacon fat from the large skillet, leaving just a few tablespoons to saute the chicken. Cut the chicken breast in strips. Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Sauté the onion and the garlic in the bacon fat until the onion is translucent. Add the chicken and sauté until the chicken is cooked thoroughly. Place the cooked chicken in a bowl and pour some of the dressing over it. Mix thoroughly. Just before serving, add some of the dressing over the salad and arrange the chicken strips over it. Serve. Assembly: Then cook the chicken and arrange it on top of the salad. Serve with crusty sourdough, Italian, or French bread.

RANCH CHICKEN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the beans, celery, chicken and bacon. Pour dressing over mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

CHICKEN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to the package directions; drain, rinse with cold water, drain again.
• In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix; mix well.
• Add the tortellini, chicken, roasted peppers, scallions, and basil; toss until well combined.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve (takes about 2 hours to chill).

TORTELLINI CHICKEN AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Place tortellini and chicken in a large bowl.
• Combine garlic and salt on a cutting board. Mash with the side of a knife to form a paste. Place in a small bowl. Add oil, rind, juice, sugar, and pepper. Stir with a whisk.
• Add 2 tablespoons dressing to tortellini and chicken, toss to coat. Gently fold in arugula, shallot, and remaining dressing. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.