Easy Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad

Delicious bowl of creamy chicken pasta salad with fresh ingredients

Easy Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad

A creamy, vibrant pasta salad featuring rotini pasta, shredded chicken, and mixed vegetables, perfect for warm weather meals, potlucks, or family dinners.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Pasta and Chicken Base

2 cups Rotini pasta Cooked according to package instructions
2 cups Shredded chicken Can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken

Vegetables

2 cups Mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, celery, carrots) Cut into small pieces

Dressing

1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with yogurt or sour cream
1/4 cup Yogurt or sour cream For a lighter option, increase yogurt
1 tablespoon Mustard
1 tablespoon Vinegar
1 teaspoon Salt To taste
1/2 teaspoon Pepper To taste

Method

Preparation

Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and mixed vegetables.
In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, yogurt or sour cream, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Add the cooled rotini pasta to the chicken and vegetable mixture, then pour the dressing over the top.
Toss everything together until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or a sprinkle of paprika for color. The salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 to 5 days. Stir before serving if the dressing separates.