Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad
A delightful and creamy chicken pasta salad that’s perfect for any occasion, bringing flavors and fresh ingredients together in a refreshing dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Mixed Diet
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables
- 1 cup creamy dressing (such as ranch or Caesar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it.
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the cooled pasta, shredded chicken, and chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- Dress the salad by adding the creamy dressing and tossing until coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve with fresh herbs as a garnish.
Notes
For variations, try adding olives and feta for a Mediterranean twist or use plant-based substitutes to make it vegan. Perfect for picnics or potlucks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta salad, chicken salad, creamy salad, picnic food, meal prep, refreshing salad
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