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Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad

Savor the Sunshine with Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad

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This Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad is a summer delight featuring crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and tangy barbecue sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts Main protein source
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing chicken
  • 1 cup Whole Kernel Corn Fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium Seedless Cucumber Substitute with bell peppers
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Substitute with different colored bell peppers
  • 1 small Red Onion For sharp flavor
  • 2 stalks Green Onions For added freshness
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Diced into small cubes
  • 8 ounces Spiral Shaped Pasta Any pasta shape works
For the Dressing
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Convenient flavor base
  • 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce Star flavor component
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Use low-sodium if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances overall taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Herbal complement
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley For color and flavor

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Pat chicken dry, cut into bite-sized pieces, toss with olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper, and marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, sauté corn for 5-7 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Add marinated chicken to the skillet, cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, then mix in BBQ sauce.
  5. Chop cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and green onions, placing in a mixing bowl.
  6. Dice cheddar cheese into small pieces and set aside.
  7. Combine ranch dressing mix with the recommended amount of water, mix well, and chill.
  8. Whisk together BBQ sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and parsley in a separate bowl.
  9. Add cooled pasta, sautéed corn, and cooked chicken to the veggie bowl, and toss to combine.
  10. Drizzle ranch dressing and BBQ sauce mixture over the salad, toss gently, and serve.
  11. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse pasta after cooking to prevent stickiness. Store salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add dressing before serving to maintain freshness.

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