How to Make Best Chicken Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for both lunch and dinner, then look no further than this recipe for the Best Chicken Pasta Salad. This recipe combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, crunchy veggies, and a flavorful dressing to create a dish that is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • ¾ cup steak sauce
  • 1 (12 ounce) package fusilli pasta
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 Vidalia onion, diced
  • 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup Ranch-style salad dressing

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Place breasts into a glass baking dish and marinate in steak sauce for 15 to 60 minutes.
  • Grill chicken until no longer pink and the juices run clear. Remove from grill, and chop into bite-size pieces.
  • To a large pot of boiling water, add bouillon cubes and pasta. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, onion, avocados and tomatoes. Mix in salad dressing, cover, and refrigerate until chilled.
  • Nutrition

    476 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 954mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 619mg