Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry Chicken Pasta, a creamy and vibrant dish that’s perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner. This unique pasta salad combines tender shredded chicken, sweet dried cherries, and a zesty poppyseed dressing that creates a flavor explosion. With its balance of sweetness and creaminess, this dish is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to be served as a main course or side. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s also great for meal prep – perfect for quick lunches throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 16 ounces cooked Gemelli noodles
- ¾ cup chopped red onion
- 5 ounces dried cherries
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup poppyseed dressing
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup toasted almond slivers
Instructions
- Cook Gemelli noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, red onion, and dried cherries. Add the cooled noodles.
- In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise and poppyseed dressing until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold to combine.
- Serve topped with toasted almond slivers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: No cooking required (after pasta is cooked)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg