Description
Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together tender seasoned chicken, fresh broccoli florets, and a creamy dressing, making it an ideal choice for summer barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. This easy-to-make salad is packed with flavor and nutrition, featuring a delightful combination of textures from crunchy almonds and sweet golden raisins. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this pasta salad is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried Radiatore pasta
- 1 pound cooked seasoned chicken breast, diced
- 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 the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In an extra-large mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, diced chicken, broccoli florets, golden raisins, celery, almonds, and scallions to the dressing. Toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg