Best Chipotle Ranch Chicken And Pasta Salad Recipes

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CHIPOTLE RANCH CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD



Chipotle Ranch Chicken and Pasta Salad image

Make a lazy-day chicken salad. When dinnertime rolls around, every delicious bite will be ready and waiting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® chipotle ranch pasta salad mix
1/2 cup frozen corn
3 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup coarsely chopped tomato
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
Lime wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding corn during last 3 minutes of cooking.
  • Drain pasta with corn; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix and milk until blended. Stir in mayonnaise. Stir in pasta with corn, chicken, tomato and onions. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Serve with lime wedges. Cover; refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

CHIPOTLE MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD



Chipotle Mozzarella Pasta Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound rotini or fusilli
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup whole milk
2 to 3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons chopped chiles in adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo sauce)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups red and/or yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and chopped
12 ounces mozzarella (fresh or smoked), cut into small cubes
24 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain it, rinse under cool water and set aside in a large bowl.
  • Combine the mayonnaise and milk in a medium bowl, then add 2 tablespoons vinegar and stir until smooth. Add the chipotles in adobo sauce and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Stir the dressing until combined. Give it a taste and add more vinegar if you'd like it to have a bit more bite. Add more adobo sauce if you'd like it to have a little more heat.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the pasta, then throw in the tomatoes and cucumber and add the cheese. Stir the pasta around, then add the basil and stir until just combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill it for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with more basil.

CHIPOTLE RANCH PASTA SALAD WITH A TWIST



Chipotle Ranch Pasta Salad with a twist image

Make it the night before so it will chil through. Super cheap, super easy and everyone loves it.

Provided by Amanda Choate

Categories     Chicken Salads

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 box simply pasta salad (chipotle ranch) any grocer has it.
3-5 lb chicken breast, seasoned or plain your choice.
3/4 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 lb sunshine tomatoes (yellow babies), halved
1 can(s) black beans, rinsed
1 bottle ranch dressing, creamy
1 can(s) lg. black olives, drained
1/4 lb small bacon pieces, crispy
oil

Steps:

  • 1. Let the chicken defrost just o the point of a still frozen center, this makes for easier cutting.In a large pot over med-high heat, warm oil. In a seperate pot start boiling water, 3/4 full. Chop chicken breast into a little larger than bite size pieces. Cook in oil stirring occasionally for even cooking,Chop bacon and stir into chicken until all liquids have cooked out.
  • 2. After the water begins to boil add both boxes of pasta salad, cook until tender. Meanwhile, halve all tomatoes, rinse olives & black beans. Mix both dressing packets with 3/4 bottle of ranch dressing add milk if creamier dressing is desired. Chill dressing.
  • 3. Strain pasta & mix with chicken and bacon in a large bowl with lid. While meat & pasta are still warm mix in dressing, olives, tomatoes & beans. Chill over night and serve as a side to any meal.

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