Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad

Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad takes the popular flavors of Marry Me Chicken and turns them into a flavor-packed pasta salad with the absolute best dressing.

Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

This Marry Me Chicken has been a family favorite in my home for the past year. There’s a reason it’s known for sparking proposals—it’s just that good!

Now that the weather’s heating up, I decided to turn those delicious flavors into an easy, tasty pasta salad. It’s the best summer meal! And while it’s great as a side, this salad is filling enough to be the main dish.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad:

• Fusilli Bucati: This fun shape grabs onto dressing really well.
• Cucumbers: English cucumbers have fewer seeds and better flavor.
• Cherry tomatoes: Cut in half for easy bites and even flavor.
• Cooked chicken: Use leftover grilled, baked, or rotisserie chicken.
• Sun-dried tomatoes: The ones packed in oil and herbs add the most flavor.
• Feta cheese: Use a block of feta and crumble it yourself for better flavor.
• Fresh basil leaves: Gently tear by hand to keep it from browning.

Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad Dressing Ingredients

• Olive oil: Extra-virgin olive oil gives the best flavor.
• Apple cider vinegar: Adds tangy flavor; red wine vinegar also works.
• Garlic paste or minced garlic: Garlic paste blends in nicely.
• Dijon mustard: Gives dressing a rich flavor and nice thickness.
• Honey: Adds sweetness. Feel free to adjust this to taste.
• Italian seasoning: A dried herb blend is perfect here.
• Salt and pepper: Add more to taste after mixing the salad.

What To Serve With Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad

• Grilled veggies: Grilled zucchini, bell peppers, or summer squash for a colorful side.
• Fresh fruit salad: Sweet fruits nicely balance out the savory pasta salad.
• Corn on the cob: Grilled, boiled, or try it Mexican-style!
• Crusty bread: Serve slices of fresh no-knead bread to round out the meal. Plus, it’s perfect for scooping up leftover dressing.

Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad Swaps

• Try a new pasta: Use penne pasta, bowties, or rotini instead.
• Change the meat: Swap chicken for diced cold cuts or try chickpeas for no meat.
• Add greens: Mix in baby spinach for more color.
• Use a new cheese: Try mozzarella balls instead.
• Add spice: Add some red pepper flakes to the dressing.
• Add crunch: Top with toasted nuts, seeds, or crispy bacon.

More Pasta Salad Recipes:

• Chicken Pasta Salad with loads of fresh veggies and crispy bacon
• Greek Pasta Salad with a simple dressing
• Taco Pasta Salad with a creamy dressing
• BLT Pasta Salad with bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes
• Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with black beans and corn