Best 7 Party Chicken And Pasta Salad Recipes

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Party chicken and pasta salad is a classic summer dish that is always a hit at potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. This easy-to-make salad is loaded with flavor and can be tailored to your liking. Juicy chicken, tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing come together to create a delightful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With countless variations, you're sure to find a recipe that becomes your go-to for all your summer gatherings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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My dad grows incredibly delicious tomatoes and red peppers. This year's crop was especially abundant, so I created this salad combination to take advantage of the bounty. My husband gave this recipe a definite "thumbs up".

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie or spiral pasta, cooked and drained
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Caesar or Parmesan salad dressing
1 tablespoon honey mustard or other prepared mustard
2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 cup shredded carrot

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the pasta, chicken, oil and garlic powder. Cover and chill. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing, mustard, curry powder, salt and pepper; cover and chill. Just before serving, add the red pepper, tomato, carrot and dressing to pasta mixture; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHICKEN & PASTA SALAD



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For a speedy, superhealthy supper this pasta dish is just the thing - save leftovers for lunch the next day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 red pepper , deseeded and thickly sliced
1 red onion , thickly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
300g penne or fusilli pasta
4 skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp each chopped thyme and oregano
pinch dried chilli flakes
2 garlic cloves , crushed
150g pack cherry tomato , halved
50g bag rocket
1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Mix the pepper and onion with 1 tsp oil and roast for 20 mins.
  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile put the chicken breasts between two sheets of cling film and bash with a rolling pin until they're about 1cm thick. Mix remaining oil, herbs, chilli and garlic then rub all over the chicken. Heat a griddle or barbecue and cook for 3-4 mins on each side.
  • Slice the chicken on a board, scrape into the pasta with any juices, plus the roasted onion and pepper, cherry tomatoes, rocket, vinegar and seasoning. Toss together and eat warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 0.26 milligram of sodium

PARTY CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD



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Blend an Asian-influenced dressing to accent a spectacular mix of fresh vegetables, fruits, and tender chicken.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups uncooked rotini pasta (16 oz)
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
12 oz fresh snow pea pods, trimmed, halved crosswise
2 cups seedless red and/or green grapes, halved
1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in unsweetened juice, drained, reserving liquid
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired
6 to 8 leaves leaf lettuce
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons reserved pineapple liquid
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix remaining salad ingredients except almonds and lettuce. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
  • Add pasta and 1/2 cup of the almonds to salad; stir gently to mix. Add dressing; toss to coat. Line serving bowl or platter with lettuce. Spoon salad over lettuce. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

PARTY CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD



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

Provided by Jewels1965

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h1m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups uncooked rotini pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup green onion
12 ounces snow pea pods, trimmed and halved crosswise
2 cups green seedless grapes, halved
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained, reserving liquid
1 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 salad dressing
2 tablespoons of fresh grated gingerroot (she used the paste)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • 1. Cook and drain pasta and directed. Rinse with cold water, drain well.
  • 2. Meanwhile in a large bowl, mix remaining salad ingredients except almonds. In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • 3. Add pasta and 1/2 cup of almonds to salad, stir gently to mix, add dressing to coat. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1279.6, Fat 44.5, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 120.3, Sodium 1059.9, Carbohydrate 162.3, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 46.8, Protein 61

PARTY CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD



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I got this from a Pillsbury magazine. This recipe is a perfect pot luck dish! It can be made healthier by using low cal or fat free mayonaise and reduced sodium soy sauce. I use the red grapes because the color really stands out in the presentation.

Provided by Mooseybear

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 ounces rotini pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup thinley sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green onion
12 ounces snow peas, trimed, halved crosswise
2 cups red seedless grapes or 2 cups green grapes, halved
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving liquid
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
6 -8 leaves lettuce
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain.
  • Rinse with cold water.
  • Drain well.
  • In a very large bowl, combine all other salad ingredients except almonds and lettuce.
  • In a small bowl combine all dressing ingredients including 2 T pineapple juice: mix well.
  • Add pasta and half the almonds to the salad mixing gently.
  • Add dressing, toss to coat.
  • Line serving bowl with lettuce.
  • Spoon salad over lettuce.
  • Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.9, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 40.1, Sodium 354, Carbohydrate 48.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 12.6, Protein 20.3

PARTY CHICKEN SALAD



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A chicken salad with lots of fruit, nuts and a little curry powder. Delicious for any party - great for baby/wedding showers or just for a special lunch. Really good served on croissants.

Provided by Jan Morgan

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 small apple, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
½ cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and curry powder in a bowl until smooth.
  • Toss apple and lemon juice in a large bowl. Stir in chicken breast meat, celery, green grapes, pecans, and pineapple. Pour mayonnaise mixture over chicken; toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 55.4 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 176.1 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of ingredients: Don't be afraid to experiment with different proteins, vegetables, and dressings. The more variety you have, the more interesting your salad will be.
  • Cook your pasta al dente: This means that the pasta should be cooked through but still have a slightly firm bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and ruin the texture of your salad.
  • Let your salad cool before serving: This will help to prevent the dressing from becoming too oily or watery. If you're making the salad ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: You don't want to drown your salad in dressing. A light drizzle is all you need to enhance the flavor of the ingredients.
  • Serve your salad immediately: Pasta salad is best when served fresh. If you're making it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours.

Conclusion:

Party chicken and pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a healthy and refreshing option for lunch or dinner. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a party chicken and pasta salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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