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BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

A creamy BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad loaded with grilled chicken, corn, cheese, vegetables, and a smoky barbecue dressing. Perfect for summer cookouts and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese cubed
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • ½ cup bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Boiling Pot Used to cook the pasta until it is soft and ready.
  • 1 Grill Pan or Skillet Used to cook or grill the BBQ chicken.
  • 1  Colander Used to drain and cool the cooked pasta.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl Used to combine pasta, chicken, vegetables, and BBQ dressing.
  • 1 Small Bowl Used to mix BBQ sauce and salad dressing.
  • 1 Kitchen Tongs Used to handle and mix chicken pieces easily.
  • 1 Chef’s Knife Used to cut chicken and fresh ingredients.
  • 1 Cutting Board Used for chopping and preparing ingredients.
  • 1 Measuring Cups Used to measure sauces and other ingredients.
  • 1 Measuring Spoons Used for measuring spices and seasonings.
  • 1 Wooden Spatula Used for stirring and mixing ingredients.
  • 1 Serving Bowl Used to present and serve the BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad.

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain, rinse, and cool completely.
  3. Whisk together barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic powder, and pepper.
  4. Combine pasta, chicken, corn, tomatoes, cheese, onion, and bell pepper.
  5. Pour dressing over the salad and toss.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Grilled chicken gives the BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad a rich and delicious flavor. Chill the salad before serving to achieve the best taste and freshness. If preparing it ahead of time, keep some extra dressing aside to add before serving.             
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