Italian Chicken and Pasta Salad

Something my mom has always made and let me help make. When I started cooking on my own I dropped the cucumber and added chicken. (To make in advance make veggies and use precooked chicken.)

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-8

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) box pasta, any type
• 1  medium green pepper, cut into bite size pieces
• 1  medium  red pepper, cut into bite size pieces
• 1  medium  yellow pepper, cut into bite size pieces
• 1  small cucumber, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 (8 ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 2  cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle  Italian dressing, any brand
• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breast

Directions

1. Take all the veggies and place them in a big bowl, cover in dressing, then place in the fridge to marinate.
2. While that’s marinating, brown chicken in a Ducth oven.
3. Add 4 quarts water and bring to a boil.
4. Add pasta and cook according to directions.
5. Drain chicken/pasta.
6. Add to veggies and toss.
7. Enjoy it warm or place in the fridge and enjoy cold.