Creamy BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    421 kcal

  • Course

    Salad, Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Creamy BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is always a winner but this BBQ chicken pasta salad takes the cake. The pasta is tossed in a creamy herbed dressing and mixed with avocado, charred corn, feta cheese and the juicy BBQ grilled chicken. It's the perfect lunch and makes a great Summer dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • BBQ Chicken

For the pasta salad

  • 500 g (1lb) pasta
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup yogurt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • 1-2 tsp Chopped jalapeños
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • lemon juice to taste

Toppings

  • 5 medium ears of corn
  • 2 avocados
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh basil
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Instructions

Cook the chicken

  1. Place the chicken breasts in between two sheets of parchment paper and flatten slightly with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  2. Season the chicken with the spice blend on both sides.
  3. Grill the chicken on an outdoor grill or grill pan for 5-6 minutes per side, basting with BBQ sauce as the chicken cooks.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the grill and set aside to rest and cool for at least 15 minutes. 

Make the pasta salad

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes (or follow package instructions).
  2. Drain the pasta then rinse under cold water.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, chopped chives, jalapeño, salt and black pepper. Add a squeeze of lemon juice then taste and adjust seasoning I necessary.
  4. Add the pasta to the dressing and stir to combine.

Prepare the toppings

  1. Brush the corn with olive oil then grill until golden brown on all sides. Slice the kernels off of the corn cobs and add to the bowl with the pasta.
  2. Slice the avocado and cherry tomatoes and add to the salad.
  3. Chop the cooked chicken and add to the salad along with fresh basil and cubed feta cheese.
  4. Toss the salad together then serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 421kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 137mg (6%) Potassium 473mg (14%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 605IU (12%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 421kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Potassium 473mg 10%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 605IU 12%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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