Pasta Salad With Chicken And Artichokes

This vibrant pasta salad combines tender shell pasta with succulent diced chicken and tangy artichoke hearts. The creamy dressing, made from mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and herbs, coats every bite with bright, savory flavor. Topped with crunchy toasted almonds, it offers a delightful contrast of textures. Ideal for picnic lunches, potlucks, or a light weeknight dinner, this dish is refreshing yet satisfying. It tastes even better after chilling, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully in the refrigerator.

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 793.9

Description

This vibrant pasta salad combines tender shell pasta with succulent diced chicken and tangy artichoke hearts. The creamy dressing, made from mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and herbs, coats every bite with bright, savory flavor. Topped with crunchy toasted almonds, it offers a delightful contrast of textures. Ideal for picnic lunches, potlucks, or a light weeknight dinner, this dish is refreshing yet satisfying. It tastes even better after chilling, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

1 pound Pasta shells
2 tablespoon Oil
1 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
3 tablespoon Lemon juice
3 tablespoon Chopped parsley
1 teaspoon Dried parsley
1 dash Tabasco
1 cup Toasted almonds
2 cup Diced cooked chicken
6 oz Jar artichokes chopped and drained

Directions

1
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until tender but firm, about 8 to 12 minutes.
2
Drain the pasta well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
3
Shake out excess water and toss the pasta with the oil to prevent sticking.
4
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped parsley, dried parsley, and tabasco.
5
Place the cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl.
6
Add the mayonnaise mixture, diced chicken, and chopped artichokes to the bowl.
7
Toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
8
Garnish with toasted almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 793.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 60.2g93%
Saturated Fat 10.7g54%
Cholesterol 115.2mg39%
Sodium 339.2mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 19.3g7%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 36.8g74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a decorative presentation, serve in avocado halves, tomato cups, or on lettuce leaves.

This salad can be made ahead of time. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: pasta salad, chicken, artichokes, italian, lemon, mayonnaise, almonds, picnic, summer, potluck, shell pasta, creamy, easy, vegetarian option, make ahead, lunch, dinner, side dish, main dish, herbs

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