Description
A delicious and easy-to-make BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad that combines rotini pasta, shredded chicken, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a flavorful BBQ and ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rotini pasta, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- If using, fold in the chopped cilantro for added flavor.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with black beans or chickpeas.
- Add diced avocado or shredded cheese for extra creaminess and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg