Description
This Creamy Avocado Chicken Pasta Salad offers a fresh and flavorful dish perfect for lunch or dinner. It combines tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and a creamy dressing for a satisfying meal any time.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- salt and black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk plus more as needed
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cubed spicy cheddar cheese optional
- 1 head romaine lettuce shredded
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 8 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
- Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a jar until smooth and season with salt and pepper, thinning with extra buttermilk if needed.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Toss warm pasta with salsa verde and shredded chicken in a large bowl, then mix in the dressing thoroughly.
- Add cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and bacon, mixing well before topping with diced avocado.
- Serve the salad warm or chilled according to preference and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Calories: 540 kcal