Best 6 Easy Curry Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Easy Curry Chicken Pasta Salad, a culinary symphony that harmonizes the richness of curry with the comforting embrace of pasta. This delectable dish is a delightful blend of textures and tastes, featuring succulent chicken, tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a creamy curry dressing that dances on your palate. Each bite offers a burst of aromatic spices and vibrant flavors that will transport you to a world of culinary delight. The recipe includes variations to suit diverse preferences, from creamy avocado and tangy sun-dried tomatoes to the vibrant crunch of bell peppers and the zesty kick of jalapeños. Dive into the culinary journey and discover the perfect harmony of flavors in Easy Curry Chicken Pasta Salad.

**Additional Recipes:**

1. **Creamy Avocado Curry Chicken Pasta Salad:** Elevate your salad with the velvety embrace of avocado, adding a creamy richness that complements the curry's warmth.

2. **Tangy Sun-Dried Tomato Curry Chicken Pasta Salad:** Infuse your salad with the vibrant tang of sun-dried tomatoes, creating a delightful interplay of flavors that awaken the senses.

3. **Crunchy Bell Pepper Curry Chicken Pasta Salad:** Add a symphony of colors and textures with crisp bell peppers, providing a refreshing crunch that enhances the salad's overall appeal.

4. **Zesty Jalapeño Curry Chicken Pasta Salad:** Ignite your taste buds with the fiery touch of jalapeños, adding a spicy kick that invigorates and excites the palate.

Embark on a culinary adventure with these diverse variations of Easy Curry Chicken Pasta Salad and experience a world of flavors that will captivate your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CURRY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Make it now or make it ahead! Purchase a bag of baby spinach and precut matchstick carrots to make this salad in no time.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ ranch and bacon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves or baby kale leaves
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup matchstick (julienne-cut) carrots
1/4 cup chopped salted roasted cashews

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from salad box), mayonnaise, sour cream and curry powder.
  • Drain pasta; rinse well with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Add drained pasta, chicken, spinach, tomatoes and carrots to curry mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



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A cold chicken salad spread ideal for a sandwich. Serve on bread with lettuce, and enjoy!

Provided by Samantha

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, and curry powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 46.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD IN CREAMY CURRY DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Basil     Curry     Summer     Boil     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 pound rotelle
1 whole skinless boneless chicken breast (about 3/4 pound), poached and cut into bite-size pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
5 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 scallions, sliced thin
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
For the dressing
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
dried hot red pepper flakes to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped drained bottled mango chutney, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a large kettle of boiling salted water cook the pasta for 10 minutes, or until it is tender, refresh it in a colander under cold water, and drain it well. In a large bowl combine the pasta, the chicken, the tomatoes, the scallions, and the basil.
  • Make the dressing:
  • In a skillet cook the garlic and the gingerroot in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the garlic is softened, add the cream, and cook the mixture, whisking, until it is thickened slightly. Whisk in the vinegar, the curry powder, the red pepper flakes, and the chutney.
  • Add the dressing to the pasta mixture, tossing the salad to combine it well, and season the salad with salt and pepper.

CURRY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Good for lunch or dinner, this warm-weather pasta salad is a complete meal when served over a bed of lettuce with a side of fresh sliced garden tomatoes and warm garlic breadsticks. I usually add more curry powder than the recipe calls for.

Provided by Cassie

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) package pasta shells
1 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 teaspoon curry powder, or more to taste
½ (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
4 radishes, sliced
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook chicken breasts in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Rinse chicken in cold water to cool, cut into small chunks, and refrigerate to cool completely.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water until cool; drain.
  • Stir mayonnaise, yogurt, and curry powder together in a large bowl. Add cold chicken, cold pasta, peas, radish slices, and green onion slices; stir to combine.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 364.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise (recommended: Hellman's)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chutney (recommended: Major Grey's)
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 large stalks)
1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken into large bite-size pieces.
  • For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
  • Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews and serve at room temperature.

CURRIED PASTA SALAD



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Take the blueprint of Coronation chicken, omit the meat and add pasta and you have a fresh fusion side dish

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Side dish

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 10

225g penne
4 tbsp light mayonnaise
4 tsp rogan josh curry paste
150g pot natural yogurt
juice ½ lemon
2 tbsp mango chutney
50g sultana
15g pack coriander , chopped
½ cucumber , deseeded and diced
2 celery sticks, diced

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta in salted water for 8 mins. Drain, then cool under the cold tap.
  • Meanwhile, mix the mayo, curry paste, yogurt, lemon juice, chutney and sultanas with plenty of seasoning. Add the pasta, coriander, cucumber and celery, and toss everything together to coat in the curried mayonnaise. Pack into a container or bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and chicken will make a big difference in the flavor of your pasta salad.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means that the pasta should be firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold up well in the salad.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing will make the salad soggy and oily.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
  • Add some crunch: Nuts, seeds, or crispy vegetables like celery or bell pepper can add a nice crunch to the salad.
  • Make it your own: Feel free to add or substitute ingredients to suit your own taste. For example, you could add some chopped ham or bacon, or use a different type of cheese.

Conclusion:

Curry chicken pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

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