Description
Discover the ultimate BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad, a vibrant mix of tender grilled chicken, al dente rotini, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion tossed in a tangy grape juice BBQ sauce. This easy, crowd‑pleasing recipe delivers bold flavor and refreshing cilantro, making it perfect for weeknight dinners, picnics, or potlucks. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a balanced protein‑rich meal that looks as good on the table as it tastes. Serve chilled and enjoy summer flavor today.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until al dente, drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill or bake chicken, season with salt and pepper, then shred.
- In a large bowl combine cherry tomatoes, corn, and red onion.
- Whisk together BBQ sauce and grape juice to form the dressing.
- Add pasta and chicken to the vegetables, pour dressing over, and toss.
- Stir in cilantro, season with salt and pepper, cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch
- add toasted pumpkin seeds just before serving. The salad improves in flavor after chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad, BBQ chicken pasta salad recipe, easy chicken pasta salad, quick summer pasta salad, BBQ dressing pasta, chicken pasta salad lunch, weeknight chicken salad