Chicken Pasta Salad
This Chicken Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of tender chicken, rotini pasta, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a creamy dressing. Ideal for potlucks, lunch or dinner sides, this easy-to-make salad is packed with flavor and can be customized with your favorite veggies or herbs. It’s perfect for those looking for a quick dish that impresses at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked rotini pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (fully cooked)
- 2 stalks celery
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/8 cup red onion (chopped)
- 1/8 cup parsley (chopped)
- 3/4–1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta.
- Chop the cooked chicken, celery, onions, parsley, and hard-boiled eggs; add them to the pasta.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, whole milk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
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