Chicken Broccoli Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Elevate your pasta salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Chicken Broccoli Bow Tie Pasta Salad! Perfectly cooked bow tie pasta is tossed with tender, juicy chicken, crisp-tender broccoli florets, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, all enveloped in a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a touch of honey. This recipe combines the best of fresh and hearty ingredients for a dish that’s equally ideal as a satisfying lunch, a BBQ side dish, or a quick weeknight dinner. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, this crowd-pleaser is easy to make, loaded with protein and veggies, and best served chilled for maximum flavor. Perfect for meal prep or gatherings, this pasta salad will become a staple in your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Bow tie pasta
- 2 large Chicken breast
- 3 cups Broccoli florets
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper, then cook them for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the broccoli to an ice bath to stop the cooking, then drain and pat dry.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the cooked pasta, sliced chicken, blanched broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together until well-coated.
Taste the pasta salad and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your Chicken Broccoli Bow Tie Pasta Salad as a main dish or side!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.3 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 380 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 3987 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.6 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.5 g | ||
| Protein | 148.2 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1758 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
