Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
– 1 cup cooked chicken, diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
– ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
– ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
– 1 cup mayonnaise
– ½ cup sour cream
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon dried dill
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your own Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad:
1. Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking your pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. Prepare the Chicken: If using raw chicken, cook it in a pan over medium heat until no longer pink. Let it cool, then dice into bite-sized pieces. If using rotisserie chicken, simply shred or dice as desired.
3. Chop the Vegetables: While the pasta and chicken are cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into small pieces.
4. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and peas.
5. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and pepper until well combined.
6. Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
7. Chill: Cover the salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
By following these simple steps, you will have a delicious and creamy Chicken Pasta Salad that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 20g