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BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad: Your New Go-To Summer Dish

This BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad combines smoky BBQ sauce with a creamy ranch dressing for a flavorful summer dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Cooked Rotini Pasta Or penne or fusilli
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Breast Can substitute with black beans or chickpeas
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Canned or frozen
  • 1 cup Diced Bell Pepper Any color
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion Chopped finely
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
For the Dressings
  • 0.5 cup BBQ Sauce Your favorite brand
  • 0.5 cup Ranch Dressing Ensure it complements BBQ sauce
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro or Parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rotini pasta, shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, diced bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese. Gently fold these ingredients together using a spatula.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and ranch dressing until thoroughly combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad mixture and gently toss everything together until all components are evenly coated.
  4. Once combined, season your BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad with salt and pepper according to your preference. Mix again gently to integrate the seasoning.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Before serving, remove the salad from the refrigerator and give it a gentle stir. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Easily prepare this salad the day before. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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