Description
Seasoned chicken, broccoli, golden raisins, celery, and a wonderful creamy dressing come together to make this awesome Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad. A total crowd pleaser, perfect for summer gatherings or all year long!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. dried Radiatore pasta
- 2 cups cooked seasoned chicken breast, diced into small cubes
- 3 cups small raw broccoli florets
- ½ cup golden raisins
- ½ cup diced celery
- ¾ cup sliced almonds
- 4 scallions, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Step: Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Step: In an extra large bowl, add in the cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli, raisins, celery, almonds, and scallions.
- Step: In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing until combined and smooth.
- Step: Pour over the salad and toss to coat. Enjoy right away or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Keep broccoli small and crisp. Finely chop it for easy bites. Raw gives the best crunch, but a quick blanch works well if you prefer a softer texture. Taste and adjust salt after chilling. Add almonds last for the best crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 403 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 471 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg
Keywords: chicken salad, pasta salad, broccoli salad, summer salad, potluck recipe