Description
A delightful and refreshing BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad perfect for warm days and gatherings, featuring grilled chicken, black beans, pasta, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup grilled chicken, diced
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cheese (cheddar or your choice), shredded
- 1/2 cup creamy dressing (ranch or BBQ sauce)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, grilled chicken, black beans, cheese, and green onions.
- Add the creamy dressing and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This pasta salad is versatile and can be served as a meal or side dish. Allowing it to chill enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg