Chicken Club Pasta Salad Recipe
This Chicken Club Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of tender pasta, savory chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh veggies all tossed in a creamy, flavorful dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 8 ounces rotini or penne pasta, cooked and cooled
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and red onion.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, try grilled chicken or avocado chunks.
- Ranch dressing can be used instead of mayo-based dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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