Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad. This vibrant dish combines seasoned chicken, crisp broccoli, sweet golden raisins, and crunchy almonds, all enveloped in a creamy dressing that perfectly balances each bite. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or family dinners, this salad is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a nutritious option packed with protein and fiber. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can easily whip up this refreshing side that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more!
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 pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta, chicken, broccoli, raisins, celery, almonds, and scallions to the bowl; toss until combined.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg