Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Smoked Mozzarella

This flavor-packed pasta salad is loaded with tender grilled chicken, crunchy vegetables and smoked mozzarella. 

Earlier this week I announced the #Tabasco10 recipe challenge when I shared my Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken Breasts recipe. Whenever I grill meat I always throw on a couple extra pieces to have on hand for leftovers which was the inspiration for this grilled chicken pasta salad with veggies and smoked mozzarella.

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The star of this fresh and flavorful pasta salad is tender grilled chicken marinaded in Tabasco chipotle sauce, honey and olive oil. After a few minutes on the grill you’re left with juicy, sweet and smoky grilled chicken – ideal for throwing into salads, sandwiches, pasta and more.

Cubes of Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken are tossed with rigatoni, zucchini and fennel to create a crunchy, satisfying and nutrient-packed summer meal. The chipotle sauce is quite mild and has a smoky, charred flavor but feel free to add original Tabasco for more of a kick.

What is your favorite way to transform leftover grilled chicken? I’d love to hear new ideas. Stay tuned for more tasty #Tabasco10 recipes coming this week!

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Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

This flavor-packed pasta salad is loaded with juicy grilled chicken, crunchy vegetables and smoked mozzarella.

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Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pasta salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 217kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rigatoni cooked according to package instructions
• 8 ounces Honey Chipotle Chicken Breasts cubed
• 4 ounces smoked mozzarella cubed
• 1 medium zucchini diced
• 1 fennel bulb diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco Chipotle Sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in a large bowl and toss well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217 Calories from Fat 74

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.2g 13%

Saturated Fat 2.1g 11%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g

Cholesterol 24mg 8%

Sodium 307mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 24.5g 8%

Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6%

Sugars 2.8g

Protein 12.9g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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