Best 2 Company Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Company Chicken Pasta Salad is a versatile and flavorful dish perfect for potlucks, picnics, or easy weeknight meals. Made with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a creamy, tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit. With three variations – Classic, BLT, and Greek – this recipe offers something for everyone. The Classic Company Chicken Pasta Salad features a traditional combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard, while the BLT version adds crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato for a hearty twist. Finally, the Greek Company Chicken Pasta Salad incorporates fresh Mediterranean flavors with feta cheese, olives, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing. No matter which variation you choose, this Company Chicken Pasta Salad is sure to be a delicious and satisfying dish.

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COMPANY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH GRAPES

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This is a special treat to fix for your guests. Enjoy it with some hot garlic bread, if desired.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups small seashell pasta
3 ½ cups chopped poached chicken breast meat
½ cup diced celery
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
salt to taste
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
⅓ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes, cooked pasta, salt, and white pepper; mix well and reserve.
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, curry powder, cumin, rice vinegar, and sugar; whisk ingredients together and toss with chicken mixture.
Cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 79.1 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 156.9 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

COMPANY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Company Chicken Pasta Salad image

This is a delicious treat to serve your guests. Another entry in the RSC Winter 2005 contest. Serve on your prettiest plates with hot garlic bread for a really special lunch! Cook time is chill time.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories Fruit

Time 2h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups conchiglie (small seashell pasta shapes)
3 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts, poached
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced dried apricot
1/2 cup sultana raisin
salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise (use a good quality such as Hellmans, or do as I do and make your own)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup cashews, toasted and chopped

Steps:

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 8 to 10 minutes); drain
Run under cool water to chill and drain again
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, celery, apricots, raisins, cooked pasta, salt and white pepper, mixing well
In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, curry powder, cumin, coriander, rice vinegar and sugar; whisking ingredients together
Toss this dressing with the chicken mixture
Cover bowl and chill for at least 2 hours before serving
Serve on chilled plates, sprinkling with the toasted cashews

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your pasta salad the best flavor and texture.
Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is the best for pasta salad.
Let the pasta cool before adding the other ingredients. This will prevent the pasta from becoming mushy.
Use a variety of vegetables in your pasta salad. This will add color, flavor, and nutrition.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. There are many different types of dressings that can be used for pasta salad, so find one that you like.
Make sure to chill the pasta salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Company chicken pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and other gatherings. With its creamy dressing, tender chicken, and variety of vegetables, this pasta salad is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give company chicken pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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