Itll be the star of the show at your next outdoor gathering.
Theres a reasonMarry Me Chickenis so popular: Its simple, delicious, and pretty easy to make.
The videos producer took a bite and said, Id marry you for that chicken!
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Food Stylist: Annie Probst
Pasta salad recipesget a bad rap for being a bit of an afterthought.
Then, grill the chicken to give it that perfect toasty summer taste.
Pop all of that in the refrigerator and chill it until youre ready to serve.
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Right before serving, add a little bit more dressing and some arugula or baby spinach.
The recipe serves multiple people, but its so good you just might want to double it.
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad also makes a delicious addition to apacked lunchor picnic spread.
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)pkg.refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini(or2[10-oz.]pkg.)
Shake until completely mixed.
Marinate Chicken
Place chicken in a 1-gal resealable bag.
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Pour marinade over chicken, seal bag, and turn bag over a few times to coat chicken.
Place the bag in a shallow baking dish and chill to marinate for up to 1 hour.
Grill Chicken
Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
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Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes (or until cooked through to 165F).
Turn halfway through grilling.
Cut Chicken
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Chill until ready to make salad.
Cook Pasta
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add asparagus.
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Drain and rinse pasta mixture with cold water until pasta is cool to the touch.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Add Chicken
Stir in cooked and chilled chicken.
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Garnish with basil leaves, crushed red pepper, and additional grated Parmesan.
Serve immediately at room temperature.
Season with salt and pepper.
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Cover and chill until ready to assemble salad.
(The dressing will thicken as it chills, add additional cream, as needed.)
Makes 1 3/4 cups.
How to Store Leftover Pasta Salad
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Dressing firms up after chilling.
To serve, warm in the microwave on 100% power for 15 to 30 seconds.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
