How to Make Rotini Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rotini chicken salad is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. It's a refreshing and flavorful twist on traditional chicken salad, featuring tender rotini pasta, juicy chicken, and a variety of crisp, fresh vegetables.

This recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it to your liking by adding your favorite ingredients. Whether you prefer a classic, creamy chicken salad or a light and tangy vinaigrette-based one, rotini chicken sala...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • ½ (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the chicken breast in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut the breast into cubes and spread in a single layer on a plate; place chicken in refrigerator for 1 hour, or until completely cooled.
  • Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir the pasta into the boiling water; cook until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse thoroughly with cold water to cool.
  • Stir the celery, Parmesan cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, parsley, basil, and thyme together in a large bowl. Fold the chicken, rotini, and peas into the mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    501 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 369mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 196mg