Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe
This Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad is a delightful mix of tender pasta, juicy chicken, crisp broccoli, and flavorful dressing, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 3 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Pasta and Blanch Broccoli: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta and add broccoli in the last 2 minutes. Drain and cool under cold water.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, chicken, broccoli, bell pepper, onion, and cheddar cheese.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
- Add bacon bits, sunflower seeds, or chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Can be made a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
