Best 7 Creamy Mexican Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

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When it comes to culinary delights, creamy Mexican chicken pasta salad stands out as a symphony of flavors and textures. This delectable dish combines the richness of creamy sauce, the savory kick of Mexican spices, the hearty bite of chicken, and the tender embrace of pasta. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, this salad is a feast for the senses, promising an unforgettable dining experience. As you embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for creamy Mexican chicken pasta salad, let us guide you through the essential ingredients, easy-to-follow steps, and secret tips to create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad is the ultimate BBQ side. It's made with tender chicken, easy pasta, and a flavorful lemon, relish, and mayo dressing.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Salad

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mayonnaise
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons relish (, sweet or dill both work)
1 pound elbow macaroni (, cooked and drained)
2 cups cooked chicken breast (, chopped)
4 stalks celery (, chopped)

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and relish.
  • Toss with pasta, celery, and chicken.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 529 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Macaroni is tossed with a creamy cilantro dressing and chicken, corn, black beans, onion and tomato.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
8 ounces dried elbow macaroni
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
1/2 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk the cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the corn to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and add to the bowl.
  • Add the beans, chicken, onions, tomatoes and jalapeno to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and garnish with cilantro. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
8 ounces tubetti or other small tube-shaped pasta
1 1/4 cups 2% percent Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 rotisserie chicken
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 Kirby cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and chopped
Freshly ground pepper
8 cups mesclun greens

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup water, the vinegar, mustard, dill, chives and 2 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl. Remove the skin from the chicken and shred the meat into large pieces. Add the chicken, celery and cucumber to the dressing and gently stir to combine.
  • Shake the excess water from the pasta and add it to the chicken salad. Season with pepper and toss. Serve over the greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 114 milligrams, Sodium 1724 milligrams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 44 grams

CREAMY MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA



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Toss tender chicken breast strips and bow-tie pasta with a creamy Mexican-style sauce to make Creamy Mexican Chicken Pasta. This super-easy, super-quick Mexican chicken pasta makes a great weeknight dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
1-1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook chicken in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; return to saucepan. Stir in chicken and all remaining ingredients. Cook on low heat until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1030 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 26 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Cool, refreshing salad with a Mexican flavor. This can be served as a side dish or entree. (Prep time includes 1 hour refrigeration time)

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 ounces penne pasta (2 cups uncooked)
2 cooked chicken breasts, diced (about 2 cups)
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced
1 -2 stalk celery, sliced thin
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced (optional)
4 green onions, sliced
1 (4 -7 ounce) can green chilies
1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
2 cups lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons ReaLime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse, and set aside.
  • Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients; stir thoroughly.
  • Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
  • Chill 1 hour, then serve.
  • Note: Instead of mixing lettuce into salad, you can layer it on top to keep it from wilting.

MILLION DOLLAR CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Creamy and incredibly savory, it's a casserole that's hard to stop eating. The cottage cheese is the trick to getting such a creamy, melty texture. Using rotisserie chicken is a must for the recipe and helps keep it quick.

Provided by Amanda Stanfield

Categories     Chicken Casserole

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
30 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon sliced scallions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir together cream of chicken soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Creole seasoning, onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder in a medium bowl until well blended and smooth. Fold in chicken, chopped onion, and parsley until evenly coated.
  • Stir together crackers, melted butter, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a medium bowl.
  • Spoon chicken mixture evenly into an 11x7-inch or 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella then cracker mixture.
  • Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until crackers are golden brown and edges are bubbly, about 40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving; garnish with scallions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 738.3 mg

MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Great, cool, summer recipe for dinner. The ingredients can be easily changed to meet one's individual tastes. Quick and easy as well. This recipe is from about.com, but originated from a the 92' Pillsbury Bake-off. Prep time includes 1 hour to chill. Enjoy!

Provided by lisar

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 whole boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch strips
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
1 cup chopped plum tomato
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
5 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 package mixed salad green
2 avocados, peeled and chopped
2 cups monterey jack cheese
3 cups slightly crushed blue corn tortilla chips
1 cup sour cream
1 jar thick & chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Mix dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Heat oil in skillet.
  • Sprinkle chicken* with garlic salt, then sauté in pan until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Combined cooked chicken, corn tomatoes, black beans, onions and red peppers in a large bowl.
  • Stir in dressing.
  • Chill at least 1 hour.
  • (can be prepared the day before).
  • When ready to eat, combine chicken mixture with lettuce.
  • Serve along with avocados, cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream and salsa.
  • Each diner garnishes his own salad as desired.
  • *Rotissirie Chicken or left-over chicken works just great!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.6, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 393.2, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 11.3, Protein 39.6

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, substitute cooked black beans or lentils for the chicken.
  • To make this dish ahead of time, cook the chicken and pasta according to the package directions and let them cool completely. Then, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, bring to room temperature and enjoy.
  • This dish can also be made in a slow cooker. Simply brown the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, transfer the chicken to the slow cooker and add the remaining ingredients. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Serve this dish with a side of tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Creamy Mexican chicken pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer potluck or picnic. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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