Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad With Lime and Sour Cre

Name: Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad With Lime and Sour Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pasta or 1 lb spiral pasta; 2 cups frozen peas; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 rotisserie chicken (2 1/2 lb); 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; ½ cup sour cream; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 medium red onion, diced; 1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks; 4 tomatillos, chopped; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; salt & fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb bow tie pasta or 1 lb spiral pasta
2 cups frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 rotisserie chicken (2 1/2 lb)
1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ cup sour cream
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks
4 tomatillos, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt & fresh ground pepper

1
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
2
Add pasta and cook according to package directions, During the final 2 minutes, add peas and corn, stirring to ensure they don't clump together.
3
Drain pasta mixture, rinsing it with cool water, then transfer it to a rimmed baking sheet.
4
Spread it in an even layer to dry.
5
Meanwhile, pull apart chicken meat, discarding skin and bones.
6
Chop any large pieces into bite-size chunks.
7
Set aside.
8
In a large bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and lime juice.
9
Add chicken and toss to coat.
10
In a second large bowl, combine sour cream, pasta and vegetable mixture, celery, red onion, carrot and tomatillos.
11
Toss well to coat, Fold in chicken and cilantro, mixing until just combined.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Serve immediately or refrigerate.

699

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb bow tie pasta or 1 lb spiral pasta, 2 cups frozen peas, 1 cup frozen corn kernels, 1 rotisserie chicken (2 1/2 lb), and more.

Yes, Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad With Lime and Sour Cream falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad With Lime and Sour Cream

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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