Description
BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad is a delightful and vibrant dish that combines smoky grilled chicken, al dente rotini pasta, and fresh veggies, all tossed in a creamy BBQ dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. With its burst of flavors and colors, it?s sure to impress family and friends alike. Prepare this crowd-pleaser in just a few simple steps and enjoy the harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (sweet & smoky variety)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red and yellow)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill or bake for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165?F). Let cool before dicing.
- 2. Boil the pasta: In a large pot of salted water, boil rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 3. Chop veggies: Dice bell peppers, slice red onion, halve cherry tomatoes, and prepare corn.
- 4. Make dressing: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, BBQ sauce (reserve some for drizzling), lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 5. Combine: In a large bowl, mix together pasta, chicken, veggies, and dressing until well coated.
- 6. Chill & serve: Cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Drizzle with reserved BBQ sauce when ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg