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Homemade BBQ chicken pasta salad recipe with pasta, grilled chicken, corn, beans, and veggies in a large white bowl on a kitchen counter, overhead shot.

BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

Creamy, smoky BBQ chicken pasta salad recipe with corn, beans, and cheddar cheese — the perfect summer side or main dish.
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Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Summer BBQ
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For tossing pasta and salad
  • 1 Medium bowl For mixing dressing
  • 1 Colander For draining pasta
  • 1 Sharp Chef’s Knife For chopping vegetables
  • 2 Cutting boards Separate for meat & veggies
  • 1 set Measuring cups & spoons For accurate dressing mix
  • 1–2 Serving spoons/tongs For mixing & serving
  • Several Airtight containers For meal prep or leftovers

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Rotini or penne pasta Cooked al dente
  • 2 cups Cooked BBQ chicken Diced or shredded
  • 1 cup Corn kernels Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Black beans Drained & rinsed
  • 1 Red bell pepper Diced
  • 0.5 Red onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise For dressing
  • 0.25 cup BBQ sauce Plus extra for serving
  • 2 tablespoon Ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese Shredded
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 2 Green onions Sliced
  • 0.25 cup Bacon bits Optional

Instructions

  • Cook pasta al dente, rinse, and cool.
  • Dice or shred BBQ chicken.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, ranch, vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Chop vegetables.
  • Toss pasta, chicken, corn, beans, bell pepper, and red onion with dressing.
  • Add cherry tomatoes, cheddar, cilantro, green onion, and bacon bits.
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 2.8mg