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Close-up view of Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad showing the thick velvety dressing and bright green peas.
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Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad with Fresh Dill and Sweet Peas

This Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad features al dente rotini, tender shredded chicken, and a velvety white dressing. Packed with sweet peas, crisp celery, and fresh dill, it's the ultimate cold dish for summer potlucks and easy meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 415
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Components
  • 16 oz Rotini Pasta 454g, cooked al dente
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Breast 300g, poached and chilled
  • 1 cup Sweet Peas 150g, thawed
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion 75g, finely diced
  • 2 stalks Celery 100g, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill 10g, chopped plus sprigs for garnish
Velvety Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise 240ml
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream 120ml
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 15ml
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper 2g
  • 1.5 tsp Kosher Salt 9g

Equipment

  • 1 Large Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Used for tossing the salad without crushing ingredients.
  • 1 Colander For draining and cooling the pasta.
  • 1 Whisk To create the velvety emulsion for the dressing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil rotini in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely chilled.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and half the pepper until smooth and velvety.
Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine chilled pasta, chicken, peas, onion, and celery.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and fold gently until every spiral is thoroughly coated.
  3. Transfer to a white ceramic bowl and top with fresh dill sprigs and remaining cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalProtein: 18gFat: 22gFiber: 3g

Notes

Ensure the pasta is 100% cold before adding the dressing to maintain the creamy texture.
Poach the chicken yourself for the most tender results.
Keyword Cold Chicken Pasta,Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad,Rotini Pasta Salad

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