Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5.0
123 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
447 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad
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This pasta salad is packed with flavor and color! Rotini pasta, diced chicken, and a homemade ranch dressing make this tasty side dish!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces rigatoni rotini, or penne
- 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 6 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled, extra for garnish if desired
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup diced cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions sliced, plus more for garnish
- chopped fresh parsley or dill for garnish, optional
Dressing
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 package ranch seasoning mix or see notes for a from scratch version
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water per the package directions. Drain well and run under cold water. Set aside.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
- To Make the Dressing From Scratch: Skip the ranch packet and add the following to the mayonnaise/sour cream mixture:
- To Cook Chicken Breasts for pasta salad, preheat the oven to 400°F. Rub the chicken with olive oil and season generously with salt & pepper (and a little Italian seasoning if you'd like). Bake for 22-26 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F. Cool and chop or shred.
- ½ teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons each fresh dill and parsley (or ½ teaspoon each dried)
- salt & pepper
Nutrition Information
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Calories
447
(22%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
345mg
(14%)
Potassium
233mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
465IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3.5mg
(4%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 447 | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
123 reviews
Excellent
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