Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
A refreshing and creamy Chicken Pasta Salad featuring tender cooked chicken, fusilli pasta, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing, tossed with fresh vegetables and herbs for a perfect make-ahead meal or picnic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 8 ounces fusilli (or rotini pasta)
Dressing
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ red onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more for pasta water)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken (diced)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fusilli pasta al dente according to the package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large serving bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, diced red onion, chopped fresh dill, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the cooked pasta to the dressing in the large bowl and stir well to coat the pasta evenly. Then, top the pasta mixture with the diced cooked chicken, halved grape tomatoes, diced green bell pepper, and thawed frozen corn. Toss everything gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed and coated with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the pasta salad and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully before serving. Serve chilled for best taste and freshness.
Notes
- For best results, use cooked chicken that is moist and tender, such as rotisserie chicken or poached chicken breast.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream or mayonnaise if preferred, but Greek yogurt offers a healthier alternative.
- Feel free to add other fresh vegetables like cucumbers or shredded carrots for additional crunch.
- This salad is great for meal prep and can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
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