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Pasta Salad with Chicken and Vegetables

Servings: 10
Description

A hearty and versatile pasta salad—perfect for barbecues or picnics—loaded with chicken, chickpeas, veggies, and tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounce)
  • 1 can cooked chicken breast, packed in water (6 ounce)
  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
  • 16 ounces uncooked whole-wheat pasta
  • 10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
Instructions
  1. 1
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. 2
    Cook the whole-wheat pasta according to the package directions.
  3. 3
    Two minutes before the pasta is finished cooking, add the frozen mixed vegetables.
  4. 4
    Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender.
  5. 5
    Drain the pasta and vegetables.
  6. 6
    While the pasta cooks, combine the garbanzo beans, cooked chicken, and balsamic vinaigrette dressing in a large bowl.
  7. 7
    Add the cooked pasta and vegetables to the bowl.
  8. 8
    Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  9. 9
    Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 315kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 6g24%
Sugars 7g
Protein 3g6%

* 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
  • Lean and protein-rich, canned chicken breast helps fuel your body with essential amino acids for muscle repair and maintenance. It's also a convenient source of iron and B vitamins—particularly B6 and B12—that support energy production, nerve function, and healthy red blood cells.
  • Mild and nutty in flavor, garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas) are packed with plant-based protein and fiber, which help keep you full, support healthy digestion, and stabilize blood sugar. They also provide folate, manganese, and iron—important nutrients for cell health and metabolism.
  • Made with whole-wheat pasta, this dish supplies complex carbohydrates and additional fiber compared to regular pasta, providing steady energy and supporting heart and gut health. Even regular pasta contributes B vitamins and energy-sustaining starches, making it a satisfying base for the salad.
  • Frozen mixed vegetables—usually a colorful blend of carrots, peas, corn, and green beans—add a spectrum of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that promote a healthy immune system, healthy skin, strong bones, and reduced inflammation.
Read it online: https://rmhc-centralohio.org/recipe/pasta-salad-with-chicken-and-vegetables/