Quick and Easy Chicken Pasta Salad

This salad has simple seasonings which we think are very tasty. Great use for left-over chicken.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  head broccoli, chopped and steamed until crisp tender
•  salt
• 3  cups  chopped  cooked chicken
• 1⁄2 lb pasta shells, cooked and drained
• 2  large tomatoes, cubed
• 1⁄2 cup  coarsely chopped red onion
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
•  salt and pepper
• 1  cup  Italian dressing (more if needed)

Directions

1. Place well drained broccoli in a large mixing bowl.
2. Sprinkle with salt to season.
3. Add chicken, pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, salt and pepper to taste; stir to combine.
4. Pour dressing over the salad; stir gently to mix.
5. Cover and chill 1 hour before serving.
6. I serve the salad on a bed of lettuce.