Best Chipotle Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

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HONEY-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



Honey-Chipotle Chicken Pasta Salad image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound ditalini pasta
Honey-Chipotle Vinaigrette, recipe follows
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken meat (from about 1 rotisserie chicken)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup sliced drained banana peppers
1 avocado, thinly sliced.
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta in the boiling water until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Toss the pasta with the Honey-Chipotle Vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Next, add the chicken, cherry tomatoes and banana peppers. Toss it all and transfer to a pasta bowl for serving. Top with fanned-out avocado slices and garnish with the chives.
  • Put the vinegar, mayo, honey, chipotle, mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic and some salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is combined and emulsified. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, or add more chipotle if you want it more spicy.

CHIPOTLE RANCH CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD



Chipotle Ranch Chicken and Pasta Salad image

Make a lazy-day chicken salad. When dinnertime rolls around, every delicious bite will be ready and waiting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® chipotle ranch pasta salad mix
1/2 cup frozen corn
3 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup coarsely chopped tomato
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
Lime wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding corn during last 3 minutes of cooking.
  • Drain pasta with corn; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix and milk until blended. Stir in mayonnaise. Stir in pasta with corn, chicken, tomato and onions. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Serve with lime wedges. Cover; refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



Chipotle Chicken Pasta Salad image

Smoky chipotle with sweet crunchy corn! As always you can tailor it to your taste. If you can't find chipotle ranch dressing, use just ranch, add extra chipotle sauce or chipotles in adobo with or without the peppers. If you can't find or don't have a spice grinder, use chipotle powder and some garlic salt. Don't like corn,...

Provided by Robin Dextradeur

Categories     Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 c cooked shredded or cubed chicken breast
1 lb pasta of choice
1/2 can(s) black beans
2 medium ears of corn, corn removed from cob
3 small sweet mini peppers chopped small
1 bottle chipotle sauce
1/2 bottle chipotle ranch dressing
3-4 dash(es) chipotle spice grinder

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare pasta as instructed on box, meanwhile in a large bowl, toss the chicken with half of the chipotle sauce. then add peppers, beans and corn.
  • 2. Once pasta is cooked, rinse in cold water to stop the cooking, drain put back in pan and add the ranch dressing, and few twists of grinder spices.
  • 3. Add pasta mixture to chicken mixture, stir in remaining chipotle sauce, then chill or not and enjoy!
  • 4. Since I feel pasta soaks up sauces when warm, save some to add when serving. Also try adding some shredded cheddar, bacon bits or chopped cilantro it would certainly kick it up a notch!

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