CREAMY MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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Macaroni is tossed with a creamy cilantro dressing and chicken, corn, black beans, onion and tomato.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
8 ounces dried elbow macaroni
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
1/2 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk the cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the corn to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and add to the bowl.
  • Add the beans, chicken, onions, tomatoes and jalapeno to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and garnish with cilantro. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

Yaseen Yaseen khan
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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. The flavors had really melded together.


Sara Mosier
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Chrhg Gi44ej
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the colorful pasta and the creamy dressing.


Ladla Awais
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the dressing. The pasta salad was still delicious.


Papa toms
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


christopher washington
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some rotisserie chicken that I shredded and it worked perfectly.


Yohanan Million
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I love that this pasta salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I added some black beans and corn and it was delicious.


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This pasta salad is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the zesty dressing is the perfect way to cool down.


Troy Faulkner
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I substituted Greek yogurt in the dressing. It turned out great! The pasta salad was light and refreshing.


minhal khan
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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. The flavors had really melded together.


Zehab Hassan
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again for my next potluck.


Joel Wasubile
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This pasta salad was a disappointment. The dressing was too thick and the chicken was overcooked. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Alc Jihad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta salad turned out perfectly! It was so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Birju Kumar
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This pasta salad was just okay. The dressing was a little bland and the chicken was dry. I wouldn't make it again.


tushawn bailey
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mari Hollis
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pasta salad turned out great! I added some extra spice to the dressing and it was perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Syed Salman
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salads, but this one was really good! The dressing was flavorful and the chicken was tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Justice Darko
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy Mexican flavors and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again soon.