Go Back
+ servings
BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Twist on Meal Prep

A delicious BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad with over 30 grams of protein per serving, perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Cooked Pasta (rotini or penne) Gluten-free options available.
  • 2 cups Shredded Grilled Chicken Grilled leftovers can be used.
  • 1 can Canned Black Beans Rinsed and drained.
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh, frozen, or canned.
  • 1/2 cup Diced Red Onion Soak in water for milder flavor.
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Parsley can be used as a substitute.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can be swapped with sour cream.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Use your favorite brand.
  • 1/4 cup Light Mayo Optional.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook rotini or penne pasta until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, BBQ sauce, and light mayo. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, shredded grilled chicken, rinsed black beans, corn, diced red onion, chopped celery, and fresh cilantro.
  4. Pour the dressing over the combined ingredients and gently fold to coat everything.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Stir before serving and garnish with extra cilantro if desired. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad is customizable—feel free to change up the protein or veggies to suit your taste.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!