Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that combines seasoned chicken, crunchy broccoli, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or family gatherings, this pasta salad is easy to prepare and appeals to all ages. With its colorful ingredients and unique taste, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious salad that’s both satisfying as a main course or a side dish. Enjoy it fresh or let it chill in the fridge for an hour to enhance the flavors even more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (4 cups) dried Radiatore pasta
- 1 pound cooked seasoned chicken breast, diced into small cubes (about 2 cups)
- 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 1 pound of radiatore pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In an extra-large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 3/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta, 2 cups diced cooked chicken, 3 cups broccoli florets, 1/2 cup golden raisins, 1/2 cup diced celery, 3/4 cup sliced almonds, and 4 diced scallions. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg