Chicken Pasta Salad With Creamy Chamomile Dressing

Name: Chicken Pasta Salad With Creamy Chamomile Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tea bags camomile tea; 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar (recipe #2882) or 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon freshly chopped tarragon; 1 lb fusilli; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup diced red pepper; 1/2 cup diced green pepper

Servings: persons

3 tea bags camomile tea
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar (recipe #2882) or 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon freshly chopped tarragon
1 lb fusilli
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup diced red pepper
1/2 cup diced green pepper

1
Steep tea bags in tarragon vinegar 15 minutes.
2
Squeeze out excess liquid before discarding the bags.
3
Mix in the mayonnaise and tarragon, and chill.
4
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
5
Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the chicken, until it is cooked through; seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
6
Remove the chicken and let cool; slice thin.
7
Combine the chicken, pasta, peppers, and dressing in a large bowl.
8
Toss and chill 1 to 2 hours before serving.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tea bags camomile tea, 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar (recipe #2882) or 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon freshly chopped tarragon, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pasta Salad With Creamy Chamomile Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!