Cheesey Chicken Pasta Salad

This is a brand new recipe that was just approved by my very picky family hehe. This very simple dish is quick to make and kids LOVE it. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
Chicken:

• 1 pkg Tyson chicken tenders (fresh not frozen)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons seasoning salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Pasta Salad:

• 1 box tri-color pasta
• 1/2 cup Italian Dressing
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced tomato
• 1 small can sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup chopped lettuce

Pasta Salad:
Boil tri-color pasta with olive oil until tender. Drain and rinse in cold water until pasta is room temperature.
In a medium bowl mix pasta, dressing, black olives, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce until well mixed. Place in refrigerator and let chill 20-30 minutes.


Chicken:
Heat vegetable oil in large skillet on med-hi heat.
Season chicken with seasoning salt and pepper and place in hot oil.
Let cook 2-3 minutes and flip continuing to do so until chicken is fully cooked.
Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and let melt.
Place chicken on a paper towel lined plate and let cool 10-15 minutes.
Cut into cube and pour over top pasta salad and serve.

Serves 6-7