Grilled Bbq Chicken Pasta Salad For A Crowd Recipe

Name: Grilled Bbq Chicken Pasta Salad For A Crowd
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing; 1 pint Miracle Whip (not mayo); 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup pickle juice or 1/4 cup vinegar; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, of your choice; Salad; 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 1 lb campanelle pasta (or other shape of your choice); 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 strips 1/2 orange bell peppers, cut into 1 strips; 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1 strips 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 small tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1 strips; 1/2 large red onion, diced

Servings: persons

Dressing
1 pint Miracle Whip (not mayo)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup pickle juice or 1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup barbecue sauce, of your choice
Salad
3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 lb campanelle pasta (or other shape of your choice)
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 strips 1/2 orange bell peppers, cut into 1 strips
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1 strips 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 small tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1 strips
1/2 large red onion, diced

1
Marinate the chicken breasts in the 1 cup BBQ sauce (or more) for up to 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, combine all dressing ingredients except for the BBQ sauce.
3
Refrigerate until ready to dress the salad.
4
This is an excellent all-purpose dressing that can be used for any potato or pasta salad.
5
It will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.
6
Grill chicken on a gas grill set to med-high for about 8 minutes a side until juices run clear, basting with more BBQ sauce as they cook.
7
You can also use leftover cut up chicken or bake it in the oven.
8
Set chicken aside to cool.
9
Cook pasta in rapidly boiling salted water for 10 minutes or according to package directions.
10
Drain and rinse with cold water.
11
While the pasta cooks, cut up the vegetables for the salad and place in a large bowl.
12
When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut it into strips or cubes and place in the large bowl with the veggies.
13
Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and mix well.
14
Add enough dressing and additional BBQ sauce (around 1/2 cup or more to your liking) until the salad is dressed to your preferred consistency.
15
Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
16
When time to serve, add more dressing or BBQ sauce as needed if the salad has dried out a little.

1060

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

121

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

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing, 1 pint Miracle Whip (not mayo), 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup pickle juice or 1/4 cup vinegar, and more.

Yes, Grilled Bbq Chicken Pasta Salad For A Crowd 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!

Grilled Bbq Chicken Pasta Salad For A Crowd

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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