Best Broccoli Chicken Pasta Salad
This chunky Broccoli Chicken Pasta Salad combines broccoli salad and chicken salad into one delicious dish that can be eaten on it's own or perfect as a side.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta cooked according to package directions
- 3 cups diced cooked chicken breast 1/2-inch pieces, about 2 pounds uncooked)
- 3 cups broccoli florets cut into 1/2- inch to 1-inch florets
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 3 medium scallions thinly sliced, green only, about 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
For The Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dry Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- salt to taste*
Instructions
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain.
- In large bowl, toss together pasta, chicken, broccoli, celery, onions, cranberries and pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper until well combined. Add salt to taste.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss with a wooden spoon until pasta is evenly coated with dressing. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy now or store covered in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Chef Tips
Mayonnaise brands may vary in saltiness, so we like to add salt to taste after mixing dressing ingredients.
Lite mayonnaise and light sour cream may be substituted for the full fat varieties. Calories and fat in nutrition information are for regular mayonnaise and sour cream.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Best Broccoli Chicken Pasta Salad
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
336
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
253
mg
11
%
Potassium
320
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
39
g
13
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
315
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
53
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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