Barilla Mini Wheels Pasta Salad with Chicken, Bacon & Veggies
Barilla Mini Wheels Pasta Salad with Chicken, Bacon & Veggies
50 minutes total / Calories 640
- Chicken
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Lemon
- Pork/Sausage
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Pasta Salad with Chicken, Bacon & Veggies
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Box Barilla Mini Wheels |
| 4 | Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Divided |
| 1 | Fresh Lemon |
| 2 | Cups Frozen Peas |
| 1 | Pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Diced |
| 5 | SLICES Bacon Cut Into Strips |
| 2 | Cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved |
| 1 | Cup Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Cubed (May Substitute Shredded Mozzarella Cheese) |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
Step 2
COOK Mini Wheels for 6 minutes; drain and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil.
Step 3
SPREAD pasta on a cookie sheet or baking tray to cool.
Step 4
JUICE lemon to yield 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
Step 5
BRING a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 6
ADD peas and boil for 5 minutes; drain and cool.
Step 7
HEAT a medium skillet over medium heat.
Step 8
ADD remaining oil and chicken.
Step 9
COOK for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through; season with salt and pepper.
Step 10
ALLOW chicken to cool.
Step 11
COOK bacon in same skillet until crispy; drain fat and allow to cool.
Step 12
COMBINE all ingredients and allow to rest 30 minutes before serving.
Mini Wheels Pasta
ROTELLE WHEEL SHAPED PASTA BRINGS OUT THE KID IN YOU
Mini Wheels pasta are a miniature version of the beloved wagon wheel pasta shape called rotelle in Italian. They're always a 'kid favorite' and will surely bring you back to fun summer days when al dente pasta was the highlight of the afternoon.
Barilla® Mini Wheels is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Mini Wheels
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box