BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

A refreshing and flavorful pasta salad featuring tender BBQ chicken, colorful vegetables, and a creamy dressing—perfect for summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Pasta and Chicken

2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne) Use your pasta of choice
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Grilled or rotisserie chicken works well

Vegetables

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
1 medium bell pepper, diced Any color bell pepper
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped

Dressings

1/2 cup BBQ sauce Use your favorite brand
1/4 cup ranch dressing Greek yogurt can be substituted for a lighter option

Seasoning and Garnish

Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional, for garnish)

Method

Preparation

Cook your pasta according to package instructions and drain it.
Shred your chicken if you haven’t done so yet.
Dice the bell pepper, chop the red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.

Mixing Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, corn, diced bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.

Dressing the Salad

Drizzle in BBQ sauce and ranch dressing, and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Chilling Time

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

Variations include swapping BBQ sauce for buffalo sauce, adding feta cheese or avocado, using gluten-free pasta or quinoa, and tossing in herbs like basil or dill.

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