Company Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Company Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups conchiglie (small seashell pasta shapes); 3 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts, poached; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup diced dried apricot; 1/2 cup sultana raisin; salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/3 cup mayonnaise (use a good quality such as Hellmans, or do as I do and make your own); 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup cashews, toasted and chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups conchiglie (small seashell pasta shapes)
3 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts, poached
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced dried apricot
1/2 cup sultana raisin
salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise (use a good quality such as Hellmans, or do as I do and make your own)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup cashews, toasted and chopped

1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 8 to 10 minutes); drain
2
Run under cool water to chill and drain again
3
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, celery, apricots, raisins, cooked pasta, salt and white pepper, mixing well
4
In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, curry powder, cumin, coriander, rice vinegar and sugar; whisking ingredients together
5
Toss this dressing with the chicken mixture
6
Cover bowl and chill for at least 2 hours before serving
7
Serve on chilled plates, sprinkling with the toasted cashews

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 2 cups conchiglie (small seashell pasta shapes), 3 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts, poached, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/2 cup diced dried apricot, and more.

Yes, Company Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Company Chicken Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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