Description
BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad is a high-protein, flavor-packed meal that combines tender grilled chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and crunchy veggies all tossed in a tangy BBQ dressing. This easy-to-make pasta salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 ½ cups shredded grilled chicken
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons light mayo (optional, for added creaminess)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta:
Chicken:
Black Beans:
Corn:
Vegetables:
Dressing:
Seasoning:
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, BBQ sauce, and mayo. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the salad ingredients. In a large bowl, mix pasta, chicken, black beans, corn, onion, celery, and cilantro.
- Add the dressing. Pour the BBQ dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Chill before serving. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve and enjoy. Garnish with cilantro and serve chilled.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding ingredients like avocado, bell peppers, or cherry tomatoes.
- Adjust the BBQ sauce and mayo to suit your taste preferences.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for a day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Salad
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe, BBQ Chicken Recipe
