CREAMY HERBED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

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Stir grilled chicken into this creamy pasta salad with broccoli and roasted red pepper.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
One 8-ounce boneless skinless chicken breast
2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
8 ounces dried penne
1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, basil, parsley, sour cream, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot; brush with the oil. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, turning once, until well-marked and just cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Meanwhile, cook the broccoli in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to a colander with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Add the broccoli to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl.
  • Add the chicken and red peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

Semisi Tai
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This pasta salad is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Mahbubhosen Jihad
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks or picnics.


Leana Fozeu
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Julie Essmyer
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I used a dairy-free mayonnaise in this recipe and it turned out great! It's a delicious and allergy-friendly pasta salad.


Life of heaven
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Cindi Lou
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to make and it travels well.


adele Thomas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta salad turned out great! It was a hit at my party.


mohammed isam
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This pasta salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Gideon Ayertey
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. It's not too heavy and the dressing is really flavorful.


Augusta Lahai
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This pasta salad is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it.


Veline Awinja
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I love this pasta salad! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Lurey Sarkar
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken and broccoli. It's also a healthy and refreshing dish that's perfect for summer.


Ashyan Abdullah Muhammad sarwar
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Mani Abbasi
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This pasta salad is amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.