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Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad

Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad, a quick and versatile summer dish perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking chicken
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt to enhance chicken flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground gives the best flavor
For the Vegetables
  • 1 can corn drained, can be fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 0.5 medium red onion diced
  • 2-3 stalks green onions thinly sliced
For the Pasta and Dressing
  • 8 ounces spiral pasta uncooked
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing prepared according to packet instructions
  • 0.5 cup barbecue sauce Open Pit preferred
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce adds umami flavor
For Seasoning and Extras
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder to enhance flavors
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder to enhance flavors
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano for herbal notes
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley for garnish
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter for sautéing corn
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese chopped or shredded

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • cutting board
  • Knives

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spiral pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté the drained corn with cayenne and black pepper for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  4. In the skillet, cook chicken pieces over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
  5. Dice cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, and slice green onions. Add to a mixing bowl.
  6. Chop or shred cheddar cheese and add to the bowl with vegetables.
  7. Prepare ranch dressing according to packet instructions and combine barbecue sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in another bowl.
  8. Mix cooled chicken with half of the barbecue sauce mixture.
  9. In the vegetable bowl, combine pasta, sautéed corn, and BBQ-coated chicken, drizzling with ranch and remaining sauce. Toss gently.
  10. Garnish with dried parsley and extra barbecue sauce if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, serve salad fresh or store components separately until serving. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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