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BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and colorful pasta salad combining smoky BBQ chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing, perfect for a quick lunch or picnic.

Ingredients

Vegetables and Proteins

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 boneless (skinless chicken breast halves) chicken breasts
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp jalapeno peppers, de-seeded and minced
  • 1 pound small pasta shells
  • 1 cup bbq sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp coarse ground pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup corn
  • 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 0.25 cup minced fresh cilantro

Instructions 

  • Cook chicken in oil until golden, then set aside.
  • Sauté onions and jalapeños until softened.
  • Cook pasta until just shy of al dente, then rinse with cold water.
  • Mix BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to make dressing.
  • Chop chicken and combine with dressing, vegetables, and cilantro. Toss and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce before cooking.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, Chicken, Pasta