This Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Pasta Salad recipe is almost identical to the real deal and it so easy to make at home too! You’ll love this quick and easy copycat recipe.
Rotini, Italian dressing, olives, artichokes, and more! What’s not to love about Chicken Salad Chick’s pasta salad? I love sharing Copycat Recipes with my readers and I especially love Chicken Salad Chick. I knew I had to make a copycat for their pasta salad once I tried it. It is the perfect mix of delicious ingredients.
This pasta salad is a great side for chicken salad (like this Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol or Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Jalapeno Holly) or for a side dish. I love making this for potlucks or barbecues. It is incredibly quick and easy to make too!
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❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe
- Almost identical: This copycat pasta salad is almost identical to the restaurant version.
- Quick and easy: The hardest part about this recipe is cooking the pasta. It really is quick and easy!
🥣 Ingredients needed
The complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the printable recipe card further below in the post.
For this recipe, you will need:
- Rotini: I recommend using tri-colored rotini to make this recipe exactly like the one at Chicken Salad Chick. If you only have regular rotini you can substitute if you need it, though.
- Italian dressing
- Black olives: Be sure to rinse and drain these well.
- Artichoke hearts: You’ll also want to rinse and drain these then chop them.
- Crumbled Feta cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
🔪 Equipment needed
You will need a large pot and a colander.
⏲️ Recipe instructions (step by step guide)
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Rinse and drain the pasta in cold water (image 1).
Add in the remaining ingredients and stir well (image 2).
Let sit for 1-2 hours before serving so all the flavors have a chance to come out.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- Don’t add hot pasta too the mix. Make sure you rinse it in cold water.
- Let it marinate for at least an hour before serving. This will help all of the flavors come out.
🥡 How to store leftovers
Store this pasta salad in an airtight container in your fridge. It will be good for up to four days after making.
Other Chicken Salad Chick Copycat Recipes:
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Maui Mama
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Buffalo Barclay
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin’ Kay Lynne
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Barbie-Q
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Jalapeño Holly
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Rice Crispy Treats
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Pimento Cheese
If you tried this Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Pasta Salad recipe or any other recipe on my site, please leave a ⭐ rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below. I would love to hear from you and I’m always happy to try to answer any questions you may have!
Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Pasta Salad
Equipment
- Large cooking pot
- Colander
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini I used tri-colored
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- ¼ cup black olives drained well
- 6 ounces artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Rinse and drain the pasta in cold water.12 ounces rotini
- Add in the remaining ingredients and stir well.1 cup Italian dressing, ¼ cup black olives, 6 ounces artichoke hearts, ½ cup feta cheese, ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Let sit for 1-2 hours before serving so all the flavors have a chance to come out.
Chloe says
Fresh, flavorful, and super easy. This copycat pasta salad is loaded with bold ingredients and makes the perfect quick side for potlucks, BBQs, or simple weeknight meals!
Karin says
This is really, really good. It’s so easy and so fast. The perfect family dinner.