Description
Get ready to savor the ultimate summer salad – BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad! This vibrant and delicious dish is the perfect blend of tender chicken, zesty barbecue flavor, and a creamy dressing that ties it all together.
Ingredients
- Pasta
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Bacon (optional)
- Diced red bell pepper
- Sweet corn
- Black beans
- Diced red onion
- Barbecue sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Thinly sliced green onions (for garnish
Instructions
1. Boil the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and toss with olive oil.
2. If using bacon, cook in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-cook until fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
4. In a large bowl, combine diced red bell pepper, corn, black beans, and red onion.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce and mayonnaise until smooth.
6. Add cooked pasta, diced chicken, and crumbled bacon to the bowl with vegetables. Pour dressing over and gently toss to combine.
Notes
Leftover BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
This salad is perfect for meal prep; cook the components in advance and assemble when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 60