Curried Chicken And Bow Tie Pasta Salad

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Aromatic poached chicken and bow tie pasta tossed in a rich, homemade curry mayonnaise.
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Curried Chicken And Bow Tie Pasta Salad

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 541.0

Description

This vibrant pasta salad features tender chicken poached in aromatic herbs and vegetables, then shredded and combined with al dente bow tie pasta. The dish is dressed with a unique curry mayonnaise made by simmering curry powder with wine and water, creating a smooth and flavorful coating. Finely shredded green, red, and yellow peppers add a fresh crunch and colorful pop to every bite. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light weeknight dinner, the flavors meld beautifully as it chills, making it an excellent make-ahead option. Serve chilled on a bed of spinach for an elegant presentation.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a large pot and cover with cold water.
  2. Add peppercorns, bay leaf, parsley stalk, thyme sprig, quartered onion, carrot, and celery stalk.
  3. Bring to a bare boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 50 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken from the pot, let it cool in the liquid, then drain, skin, and shred into bite-sized pieces.
  5. While chicken cools, heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Add the finely diced small onion and soften for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  8. Add white wine and water, then bring to a rapid boil.
  9. Reduce heat and simmer until the mixture reduces to about 3 tablespoons.
  10. Strain the curry liquid to remove solids and let it cool completely.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, cooled curry flavoring, and salt to create the curry mayonnaise.
  12. Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and let dry.
  13. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked pasta, and finely shredded green, red, and yellow peppers (reserving a few for garnish).
  14. Pour the curry mayonnaise over the chicken and pasta mixture.
  15. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  16. If the dressing is too thick, stir in warm water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  17. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  18. Serve immediately on a bed of spinach, sprinkling with reserved peppers.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 541.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.1g45%
Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
Cholesterol 78.9mg27%
Sodium 614.0mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 42.9g15%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g49%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 32.0g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: curry, chicken, pasta, salad, bow tie, mayonnaise, indian, spicy, peppers, potluck, lunch, dinner, make-ahead, creamy, aromatic
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