Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
Italian Chicken Pasta Salad:
1 pkg. (16 oz.) pasta, I used mini pene
3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, diced
1 can (DR WT 6 oz.) slice black olives
1 tub (8 oz.) mozzarella pearls
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup hand torn or julienned basil
1 cup shaved parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 bottle (16 oz.) Italian salad dressing (I use Newman's Own Family Recipe Italian), divided
Cook pasta according to package directions or until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain well. Pour pasta into a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients, reserving about 1/2 cup of Italian dressing. Mix to combine. Serve or refrigerate until ready to use.
Pasta may dry out upon standing. Add the reserved dressing if needed.