BBQ CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
This was delicious! I made this for a family reunion and it was a big hit. My fiancé really enjoyed it too. He wanted to store the recipe in evernote so we wouldn’t forget about it. This is such a fun twist on a pasta salad. What a great recipe for busy nights! So quick and flavorful too! I will definitely be making this again this week!
BBQ CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 red onion chopped
1/2 jalapeno peppers de-seeded, de-veined and minced
1 pound small pasta shells
1 cup bbq sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
1 orange bell pepper seeded and diced
1 cup corn
15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add the vegetable oil to a large skillet on medium high heat and add the chicken, cooking for 4-6 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken, add in the onions and jalapenos and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of water one minute shy of the directions on the box, then drain and rinse.
- Mix the bbq sauce, mayonnaise, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Chop the chicken into bite sized pieces then add to the large bowl with the dressing along with the onions, jalapenos, bell peppers, corn, black beans and cilantro and toss well before serving.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Yield: 8 people, Amount per serving: 607 calories, Calories: 607g, Carbohydrates: 73g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 933mg, Potassium: 608mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 1130g, Vitamin C: 43.2g, Calcium: 49g, Iron: 2.4g