Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Grilled Chicken Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe
Grilled Chicken Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe is made with farfalle pasta, broccoli florets, and boneless.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 10
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
farfalle pasta (1 package)
In the method: Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 2 minutes; drain.
broccoli florets
In the method: Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 2 minutes; drain.
boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and cubed)
In the method: Toss chicken pieces, tomatoes, pepper, cheese, olives and dressing together in a large bowl.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 10. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 16 ounces farfalle pasta (1 package)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cup broccoli floretsIngredient note
Source: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and cubed)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)Ingredient note
Source: 1 green bell pepper (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 4 ounces Colby Jack Cheese (cubed)Ingredient note
Source: 2.25 ounces sliced olives (1 can, drained)Ingredient note
Source: 16 ounces Italian Dressing (1 bottle)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup Parmesan cheese
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Grilled Chicken Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 2 minutes; drain.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
What happens at the end?
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 10. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
You can make this recipe up ahead of time, and pull it out when you need it, no heating up required. It is also a great recipe to bring on a picnic with the family!
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: sixsistersstuff.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
