Chicken, Corn, And Tomato Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken, Corn, And Tomato Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces orzo pasta; 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 cup light sour cream; 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from about 1 lemon); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; About 1 tsp. salt; About 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (sliced from 2 ears of corn); 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced, rinsed, and thoroughly dried (about 3/4 cup); 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (light and dark meat); 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes; 1/2 cup thinly sliced basil leaves

Servings: persons

8 ounces orzo pasta
1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup light sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
About 1 tsp. salt
About 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (sliced from 2 ears of corn)
1/2 medium red onion, finely diced, rinsed, and thoroughly dried (about 3/4 cup)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (light and dark meat)
1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced basil leaves

1
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water until completely cool (see Notes).
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
3
In a large bowl, toss together pasta, corn, red onion, chicken, tomatoes, and basil. Add ricotta-lemon dressing to pasta mixture and stir to evenly coat pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1 1/2-cup serving.

751

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces orzo pasta, 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese, 1 cup light sour cream, 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from about 1 lemon), and more.

Yes, Chicken, Corn, And Tomato Pasta Salad 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.

Chicken, Corn, And Tomato Pasta Salad

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions