Description
This Broccoli and Chicken Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that transforms your traditional sides into an unforgettable dish. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this creamy pasta salad, perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a main course on busy weeknights. Each bite delivers tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and zesty dressing that everyone will love. Whether served chilled at a summer gathering or as a comforting meal prep option, this salad is sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked pasta (mini bowties recommended)
- 1.5 pounds cooked chicken breast (diced)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Dressing: mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, grated Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, Italian seasoning, ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, diced chicken, broccoli florets, golden raisins, sliced almonds, diced celery, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg