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Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad

Delicious Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad for Quick Meal Prep

A refreshing Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad that's perfect for quick meal prep, combining wholesome ingredients and creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Pasta Rotini, penne, or bowtie recommended.
  • 1 cup Cooked Chicken Breast Leftovers or rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 1 cup Broccoli Florets Blanch for crunch and color.
  • ½ cup Red Bell Pepper Diced.
  • ¼ cup Red Onion Finely chopped.
  • ¼ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped.
  • ¼ cup Black Olives Sliced.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar May substitute with apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Adjust based on taste.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Smaller mixing bowl
  • Pot for blanching

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Cook 2 cups of chosen pasta according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Poach or grill 1 cup of chicken breast until fully cooked (15-20 minutes), then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Blanch 1 cup of broccoli florets in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then transfer to an ice bath.
  4. In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, broccoli, red bell pepper, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives; stir gently.
  5. In a smaller bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  6. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well coated.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Add extra dressing before serving if desired.

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