Sue/Chris Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Sue/Chris Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole poached boneless chicken breasts (4 halves); 1 lb bow tie pasta, cooked to desired tenderness; 1 ½ cups mayonnaise (I use Hellman's Light); 1 (7 ounce) envelope Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix; ½ cup thinly sliced celery; ¼ cup finely diced onion; 1 red sweet bell pepper, finely diced; 1 cup diced carrot; 1 cup seedless grapes; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 whole poached boneless chicken breasts (4 halves)
1 lb bow tie pasta, cooked to desired tenderness
1 ½ cups mayonnaise (I use Hellman's Light)
1 (7 ounce) envelope Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix
½ cup thinly sliced celery
¼ cup finely diced onion
1 red sweet bell pepper, finely diced
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup seedless grapes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

1
Cook pasta until desired tenderness, and cool.
2
Poach chicken breast to fill pot with enough water to cover chicken, boil water and then add chicken, simmer for about 12 minutes or until cooked thoroughly.
3
Remove from heat and let cool.
4
Mix mayonnaise and salad dressing mix in a large bowl.
5
Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
6
After chicken is cooled, cut into bite size pieces and add to mayonnaise mixture mix thoroughly.
7
Add cooled pasta and mix thoroughly.
8
Serve chilled.
9
Best if served the same day.
10
If you have leftovers, add more mayonnaise until moist.

1182

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

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

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.

My Personal Notes

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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: 2 whole poached boneless chicken breasts (4 halves), 1 lb bow tie pasta, cooked to desired tenderness, 1 ½ cups mayonnaise (I use Hellman's Light), 1 (7 ounce) envelope Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix, and more.

Yes, Sue/Chris 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!

Sue/Chris Chicken Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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