Description
Poppy Seed Chicken and Grape Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of tender chicken, sweet grapes, and creamy dressing, making it the perfect dish for any occasion. Ready in under 30 minutes, this refreshing salad combines a medley of textures and flavors that are sure to impress at potlucks, gatherings, or simple weeknight dinners. Customizable to fit your taste preferences, it’s a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green)
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente for about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Combine the cooked pasta, sliced chicken, grapes, and dressing in a large bowl; toss until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg