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Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad

Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad for Summer Gatherings Bliss

Experience the perfect blend of summer flavors with this Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad, a crowd-pleasing dish that's satisfying and refreshing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Macaroni
  • 1 tbsp Salt for boiling pasta
For the Salad
  • 2 cups Chicken shredded or cubed
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup Celery finely diced
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Carrots grated
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese cubed or shredded
  • 2 avocados Avocados diced before serving
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Boil the pasta in salted water for 7-9 minutes until al dente, then drain and cool.
  2. Prep vegetables and chicken; chop and dice as needed.
  3. Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble.
  4. Make the dressing by mixing all dressing ingredients in a bowl.
  5. Combine pasta, chicken, bacon, and vegetables in a large bowl.
  6. Pour dressing over the combined ingredients and gently toss to coat.
  7. Let the salad rest for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  8. Just before serving, gently mix in diced avocados.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad tastes even better the longer it sits and can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.

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