Description
A creamy and flavorful Chicken Club Pasta Salad loaded with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, cheese, and tossed in a tangy dressing—perfect for potlucks or family meals.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces corkscrew-shaped pasta (rotini or similar)
- ¾ cup Italian-style salad dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 2 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup cubed Muenster cheese
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender.
2. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing and mayonnaise until smooth.
4. Add the pasta, chicken, cheese, celery, green bell pepper, tomatoes, and avocado to the bowl.
5. Toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute low-fat mayonnaise or use Greek yogurt.
Best served chilled for enhanced flavor.
Recipe adapted from Allrecipes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 785 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 828 mg
- Fat: 63 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 45 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg