Description
Creamy, fresh, and packed with flavor, this Chicken Pasta Salad is the meal everyone asks for twice. Perfect for busy lunches, summer cookouts, and easy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 3/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water until completely cool.
- Dice the cooked chicken and chop all vegetables.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooled pasta, chicken, vegetables, cheese, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Stir gently before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with additional parsley or shredded cheese if desired.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Category: dinner
- Cuisine: american