Best Broccoli Chicken Pasta Salad
336kcal
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*
Equipment
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.
Nutrition
Serving1cupCalories336kcalCarbohydrates39gProtein17gFat12gSaturated Fat3gTrans Fat1gCholesterol40mgSodium253mgPotassium320mgFiber3gSugar8gVitamin A315IUVitamin C21mgCalcium53mgIron1mg
Notes
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.