Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad
Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, crunchy broccoli, and a creamy dressing for a delightful meal. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners, this versatile salad can be served as a main dish or as a refreshing side. Its combination of textures and flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried Radiatore pasta
- 1 pound cooked seasoned chicken breast, diced
- 3 cups small broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 4 scallions, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Radiatore pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), honey, Dijon mustard, salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, broccoli florets, golden raisins, celery, sliced almonds, and scallions with the dressing. Toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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