Description
This refreshing, nutrient-dense Avocado Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect solution for busy weeknights. It combines tender, pre-cooked rotisserie chicken with al dente pasta and a luxurious, dairy-light avocado dressing. Creamy, zesty, and filled with heart-healthy fats, this dish offers a sophisticated flavor profile that satisfies the whole family. Whether prepared for a quick post-workout dinner or a summer picnic, this salad keeps beautifully in the refrigerator, making it an ideal choice for meal prepping and simple, delicious dining.
Ingredients
1 pound rotini or farfalle pasta
2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded or cubed
3 large ripe avocados
1/2 cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Drain the pasta thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Mash one of the avocados into the yogurt mixture to create a vibrant green, creamy base dressing.
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled pasta, shredded chicken, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Dice the remaining two avocados and gently fold them into the pasta salad along with the prepared avocado-yogurt dressing.
Toss everything together until well coated and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Substitute fresh parsley for cilantro if preferred. The lemon juice is essential to prevent the avocado from browning. This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg