Creamy Mexican Chicken Pasta 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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Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad is the ultimate BBQ side. It's made with tender chicken, easy pasta, and a flavorful lemon, relish, and mayo dressing.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories Salad

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups mayonnaise
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons relish (, sweet or dill both work)
1 pound elbow macaroni (, cooked and drained)
2 cups cooked chicken breast (, chopped)
4 stalks celery (, chopped)

Steps:

Mix mayonnaise, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and relish.
Toss with pasta, celery, and chicken.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 529 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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Cool, refreshing salad with a Mexican flavor. This can be served as a side dish or entree. (Prep time includes 1 hour refrigeration time)

Provided by papergoddess

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

8 ounces penne pasta (2 cups uncooked)
2 cooked chicken breasts, diced (about 2 cups)
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced
1 -2 stalk celery, sliced thin
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced (optional)
4 green onions, sliced
1 (4 -7 ounce) can green chilies
1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
2 cups lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons ReaLime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse, and set aside.
Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.
Combine all dressing ingredients; stir thoroughly.
Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
Chill 1 hour, then serve.
Note: Instead of mixing lettuce into salad, you can layer it on top to keep it from wilting.

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