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High Protein BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A flavorful and protein-packed pasta salad combining grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a smoky BBQ yogurt dressing.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 oz rotini pasta

Protein

  • 2 chicken breasts chicken breasts, cooked and diced

Beans and Vegetables

  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper, diced
  • 0.25 red onion red onion, finely diced
  • 2 green onions green onions, sliced

Herbs and Sauces

  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Seasonings

  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then rinse and cool.
  • Season and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, then dice.
  • Combine cooled pasta, chicken, beans, corn, peppers, onions, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together BBQ sauce, yogurt, mayo, lime juice, paprika, salt, and pepper; pour over salad and toss.
  • Garnish with extra cilantro or green onions, then chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce before cooking.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, Chicken, pasta