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Creamy Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Cooked Chicken, Peas, and Cheddar

Craving a quick and creamy pasta salad that’s loaded with savory cooked chicken, cheddar cheese, and sweet peas? This Bow Tie Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Cooked Chicken, Peas, and Cheddar
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Notes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound bow tie pasta
  • 1 cup diced cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
  • ½ cup thawed frozen peas
  • ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sweet relish
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

 

Instructions:

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, onion, peas, and red bell pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything together until well coated.
  5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

 

Nutrition
 Calories: 524 kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 590 IU | Vitamin C: 15.8mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1.3mg

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