Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Broccoli and Chicken Pasta Salad, a refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This crowd-pleasing salad features tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and creamy dressing, all tossed with pasta for a satisfying meal. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, barbecue, or simply looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is versatile enough to serve as a main course or side dish. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, but it also offers a nutritious blend of protein and vitamins to fuel your day. Plus, you can make it ahead of time—just allow it to chill in the refrigerator for even more flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked pasta (mini bowties recommended)
- 1.5 pounds cooked chicken breast (diced)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced chicken, broccoli florets, golden raisins, sliced almonds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, Italian seasoning and ground pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss gently until everything is coated evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg