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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 easy-to-make pasta salad combining smoky BBQ chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing.

Ingredients

Vegetables and Sauces

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound small pasta shells
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves chicken breasts

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 4–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • Sauté red onion and jalapeño in the same skillet for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Mix BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken, sautéed vegetables, peppers, corn, beans, and cilantro. Toss to combine.

Notes

Chill before serving for best flavor, or enjoy warm.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, chicken, Pasta