Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad, a delightful fusion of hearty and fresh flavors perfect for any occasion. Juicy, golden-browned chicken breasts are paired with tender al dente pasta, crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and baby spinach, and finished with a tangy-sweet homemade honey mustard dressing. This quick and easy recipe is ready in just 40 minutes, making it a fabulous choice for meal prepping, family dinners, or a refreshing potluck dish. Packed with protein, vibrant produce, and a burst of zesty flavors, this crowd-pleasing dish is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Serve it immediately or let it chill for a refreshing twist—either way, this pasta salad is guaranteed to impress! Keywords: Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad, easy chicken salad recipe, summer pasta salad, homemade honey mustard dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 12 ounces dry pasta (rotini or penne)
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cups red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. This is your honey mustard dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and baby spinach.
Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad mixture.
Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 1-2 hours if you prefer it chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.2 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 2654 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.9 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.8 g | ||
| Protein | 158.3 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2573 mg | 55% | |
*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.
