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Southwest Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken

Looking for a flavorful pasta salad recipe? Look no further! This Southwest Pasta Salad is packed with veggies, juicy grilled chicken and a kick!

  • Author: Miss AK
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
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Ingredients

For the grilled chicken (this is optional, you can do meat-free if you’d like!):

For the pasta salad:

Instructions

  1. Start by preheating your grill to medium-high heat (450-500F). 
  2. Then, remove the chicken from the packaging and pat it dry with a paper towel. Season with the salt and pepper and then drizzle on the olive oil. 
  3. Place the chicken on the grill and grill for 10-12 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of your chicken) until it reaches 165F internally at the thickest part of the breast. 
  4. Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting it into bite-sized pieces. 
  5. Add the chicken, bell pepper, tomatoes, jalapeno, green onion, corn, beans, and tomatoes and green chilies to the cooked pasta in a very large bowl. 
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and salsa. This is your dressing. 
  7. Pour the dressing over the pasta and stir until everything is well combined and distributed. 
  8. This can be served warm or cold and can be stored in a covered container for 2-3 days in the fridge. Enjoy!