Description
This creamy chicken salad with pasta is a quick and delicious meal option that can be prepared in just 10 minutes. Perfect for lunch, it’s a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (fusilli or rotini recommended)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and shredded chicken.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and chicken mixture, and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Add the diced celery, halved grapes, and chopped nuts (if using) to the bowl, and mix gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 60
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