Amys Pasta Chicken Salad Recipes

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING

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Recipe video above. This is a big batch Chicken Pasta Salad with plenty of creamy dressing, lightened up using a combination of sour cream and mayonnaise so it's not excessively oil. Make it today, enjoy it for days!After a no mayo version? Use a Creamy Yogurt Dressing instead.

Provided by Nagi

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

500g / 1 lb macaroni / elbow pasta ((or other pasta of choice))
1 tbsp salt ((to cook pasta))
3 cups cooked chicken (, shredded or finely chopped (Note 1))
150g / 5 oz bacon (, chopped)
2 celery stalks (, finely sliced)
1 red capsicum / bell pepper (, finely diced)
2 green onions (, finely sliced)
2 carrots ((medium), shredded using standard box grater)
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, tasty, Colby)
2 avocados ((small/medium), cut into bite size pieces (optional))
1 cup mayonnaise (, whole egg best (Hellmann's, Best Foods, S&W or other whole egg mayonnaise))
1 cup sour cream (, full fat (low fat ok too))
3 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
4 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add salt, then cook pasta per packet directions. Drain well, let cool.
Dressing: Mix Dressing ingredients in a bowl. Set aside 10 minutes+.
Cook bacon: Place bacon in a cold non-stick skillet (Note X). Turn stove on to medium high, then cook bacon until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Toss! Place cooked pasta in a large bowl along with all the Pasta Salad ingredients, reserving some bacon for garnish. Pour over Dressing, then toss well.
Set aside for 20 minutes. Transfer to serving bowl, sprinkle with remaining bacon. Serve!
Storage: Keeps for 3 - 4 days in the fridge. Best to bring to room temp before serving!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 1355 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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This pasta salad is packed with flavor and color! Rotini pasta, diced chicken, and a homemade ranch dressing make this tasty side dish!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories Pasta Salad Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 ounces rigatoni (or rotini, or penne)
2 cups chicken (cooked and diced )
6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled, extra for garnish if desired)
1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
1 cup cheddar cheese (diced)
3 green onions (sliced, plus more for garnish)
fresh parsley and dill for garnish (optional)
⅔ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup milk
1 package ranch dressing mix* (or see notes for a from scratch version)

Steps:

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water per the package directions. Drain well and run under cold water. Set aside.
Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 345 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AMY'S PASTA & CHICKEN SALAD

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My sister gave me this recipe & my boys love it. Great if you have leftover grilled chicken. Wonderful salad meal.

Provided by SB61287

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages pesto sauce (prefer Knorr's)
1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 small red onion, sliced in rings
1 (6 ounce) package feta cheese
2 chicken breasts, cooked & chopped

Steps:

Mix the pesto sauce according to package directions. Cook pasta according to package directions. Mix together all ingredients. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792.6, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 197.7, Sodium 762, Carbohydrate 85, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 40.5

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