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Summery Chicken Pasta Salad

Summery Chicken Pasta Salad 2025

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A light and flavorful pasta salad loaded with tender shredded chicken, crisp summer veggies, and a creamy dressing—perfect for picnics, BBQs, or easy weekday meals.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling)
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 300g fusilli or rotini pasta
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped
  • 1 cup creamy ranch dressing (or alternative dressing)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
  2. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, shredded chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
  4. Add chopped fresh herbs and pour in dressing.
  5. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, reserve a little extra dressing to refresh the salad before serving; serve at just above fridge temperature for maximum flavor.

  • Author: Sabella Sachi
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: thirty-six grams
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg