Best 5 Chicken Curry Pasta Salad Recipes

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If you crave a delectable dish filled with savory flavors and tantalizing textures, then "Chicken Curry Pasta Salad" is the culinary creation you need. This tantalizing dish combines the richness of chicken, the aromatic warmth of curry, and the delightful bite of pasta, all harmoniously blended in a creamy and flavorful dressing. Its vibrant colors and contrasting textures offer a delightful feast for the eyes and the palate. Whether you seek a main course for a casual gathering, a vibrant addition to a potluck, or a satisfying lunch option, this recipe for "Chicken Curry Pasta Salad" promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.

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CURRY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Good for lunch or dinner, this warm-weather pasta salad is a complete meal when served over a bed of lettuce with a side of fresh sliced garden tomatoes and warm garlic breadsticks. I usually add more curry powder than the recipe calls for.

Provided by Cassie

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) package pasta shells
1 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 teaspoon curry powder, or more to taste
½ (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
4 radishes, sliced
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook chicken breasts in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Rinse chicken in cold water to cool, cut into small chunks, and refrigerate to cool completely.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water until cool; drain.
  • Stir mayonnaise, yogurt, and curry powder together in a large bowl. Add cold chicken, cold pasta, peas, radish slices, and green onion slices; stir to combine.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 364.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD IN CREAMY CURRY DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Basil     Curry     Summer     Boil     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 pound rotelle
1 whole skinless boneless chicken breast (about 3/4 pound), poached and cut into bite-size pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
5 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 scallions, sliced thin
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
For the dressing
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
dried hot red pepper flakes to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped drained bottled mango chutney, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a large kettle of boiling salted water cook the pasta for 10 minutes, or until it is tender, refresh it in a colander under cold water, and drain it well. In a large bowl combine the pasta, the chicken, the tomatoes, the scallions, and the basil.
  • Make the dressing:
  • In a skillet cook the garlic and the gingerroot in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the garlic is softened, add the cream, and cook the mixture, whisking, until it is thickened slightly. Whisk in the vinegar, the curry powder, the red pepper flakes, and the chutney.
  • Add the dressing to the pasta mixture, tossing the salad to combine it well, and season the salad with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD IN CREAMY CURRY DRESSING



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I could eat a gallon of this at least once a week! What a delicious change from the ordinary chicken pasta salad. From Gourmet Magazine, July 1990.

Provided by anovamom

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 lb rotelle pasta or 1/4 lb other spiral-shaped pasta, cooked and drained
3/4 lb cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
5 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 scallions, sliced thin
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaf
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
dried red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons mango chutney (or to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the pasta, chicken, tomatoes, scallions, and basil. Set aside.
  • In a skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until the garlic is softened.
  • Add the cream and cook the mixture, whisking until slightly thickened.
  • Whisk in the vinegar, curry powder, red pepper flakes, and chutney.
  • Add the dressing to the pasta mixture, tossing to combine well.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.9, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 198.9, Sodium 141.2, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 59.7

EASY CURRY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Make it now or make it ahead! Purchase a bag of baby spinach and precut matchstick carrots to make this salad in no time.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ ranch and bacon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves or baby kale leaves
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup matchstick (julienne-cut) carrots
1/4 cup chopped salted roasted cashews

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from salad box), mayonnaise, sour cream and curry powder.
  • Drain pasta; rinse well with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Add drained pasta, chicken, spinach, tomatoes and carrots to curry mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

CURRY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Curry Chicken Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Curries

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 tablespoon sweet curry powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
4 quarts water (for boiling pasta)
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb dry pasta
2 cups snap peas, chopped in half
1/2 cup minced red onion
2/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard

Steps:

  • Combine curry, oil, and 1 T lemon juice, pour over chicken, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
  • Heat large nonstick skillet over med heat, add chicken.
  • Cook, stirring regularly, about 3 min (or more). Reduce the heat a bit if the sauce starts to darken.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, let cool while the pasta boils.
  • Boil pasta in salt and water, rinse and set aside. For about the final 2 min of cooking time, add the peas, drain and rinse w/rest of pasta.
  • While pasta cooks, prepare the salad dressing. It is important to have dressing done at same time as pasta, so pasta doesn't sit w/out dressing too long, as it will clump.
  • In a large bowl, blend minced red onion, mayonnaise, mustard and 1 T lemon juice.
  • Add the curried chicken w/all the sauce out of the pan; whisk to blend.
  • Add pasta and peas, toss to coat and add salt if desired.
  • Serve right away or chilled for later. 8-12 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 341.2, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 20

Tips:

  • To save time, use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
  • If you don't have any curry powder, you can substitute a mixture of ground cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
  • For a spicier salad, add a finely chopped jalapeño pepper to the dressing.
  • To make the salad more filling, add a cup of cooked quinoa or rice.
  • For a lighter salad, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Chicken curry pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and curry sauce. With its flavorful dressing, tender chicken, and colorful vegetables, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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