Description
A cool and creamy pasta salad packed with juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and a tangy-smooth dressing. Perfect for potlucks, meal prep, or a refreshing lunch.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Boil your chosen pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let it cool completely.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large bowl, mix the pasta, chicken, celery, bell pepper, onion, and peas. Add the dressing and toss until well coated.
4. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Let the pasta cool before dressing to prevent sogginess.
Add extra lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta salad, easy lunch salads