Chicken Salad

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, protein-packed pasta salad with fresh herbs and savory chicken
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This hearty chicken pasta salad is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Featuring tender pasta tossed with juicy shredded chicken, crisp broccoli, and savory ham, it’s dressed in a rich, creamy sauce made with sour cream and ranch seasoning. The dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, with a hint of garlic salt and pepper adding depth to every bite. ItâÂÂs incredibly versatile, making it an ideal choice for lunchboxes, picnic spreads, or as a satisfying side dish at family dinners. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this salad comes together quickly and tastes even better when chilled, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

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Chicken Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 223.5

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This hearty chicken pasta salad is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Featuring tender pasta tossed with juicy shredded chicken, crisp broccoli, and savory ham, it&# 226;ÂÂs dressed in a rich, creamy sauce made with sour cream and ranch seasoning. The dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, with a hint of garlic salt and pepper adding depth to every bite. ItâÂÂs incredibly versatile, making it an ideal choice for lunchboxes, picnic spreads, or as a satisfying side dish at family dinners. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this salad comes together quickly and tastes even better when chilled, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until tender, then drain.
  2. Rinse the cooked pasta with cold running water to cool it down quickly, then drain well.
  3. Place half of the cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add shredded chicken, diced broccoli, chopped ham, and half of the ranch dressing to the bowl.
  5. Stir gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
  6. Add the remaining pasta, the rest of the chicken and ham, and any additional broccoli to the mixture.
  7. Stir in the sour cream and mix until the salad is creamy and well-coated.
  8. Season with garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 223.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.4g7%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 22.2mg8%
Sodium 21.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 31.2g11%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 13.0g26%

* 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: chicken, pasta, salad, creamy, broccoli, ham, ranch, sour cream, lunch, picnic, easy, protein, side dish, garlic salt, parsley
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