Best Curried Chicken And Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipes

CHICKEN BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min.; drain.
• Toss chicken with tomatoes, dressing, shredded cheese and olives in large bowl. Add pasta mixture; mix lightly.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Poach chicken by placing in a large pot with enough cold water to barely cover.
• Add peppercorns, bay leaf, parsley, thyme and one each: onion, carrot and celery cut into quarters.
• Bring to a bare boil with lid on; reduce heat to low and simmer for 50 minutes.
• Cool in poaching liquid, then drain, skin and shred.
• To make curry flavouring, soften diced onion in hot oil, then add curry powder and cook over medium-high heat for a further 3 minutes.
• Add wine and water.
• Boil rapidly until reduced to about 3 tablespoons.
• Strain and let cool.
• Prepare curry mayonnaise by combining all ingredients until smooth.
• Place peppers in a large bowl (reserving a little for garnish), with chicken, pasta, salt, pepper and curry mayonnaise.
• Mix gently until well- coated.
• If mayonnaise mixture is too thick, add warm water gradually until a smooth consistency is attained.
• Place a portion of salad on bed of spinach and sprinkle reserved peppers on top.
• Assemble just before serving, as the mayonnaise quickly loses its fresh look.

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Position a rack about 6-inches from broiler and heat to high. Bring a medium-large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring often, until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse under cold running water. Spread out on paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
• 2. Meanwhile, put the tomatoes in a small bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside to macerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
• 3. Arrange the peppers on a broiling pan, cut side down and broil, until blistered and black in spots, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with a lid or plate and set aside to steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse or scrape off the skin; cut peppers into a dice.
• 4. Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, mustard in a large bowl, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth. Add the tomatoes with accumulated juices, the roasted peppers, and parsley and toss lightly. Just before serving, add the chicken and pasta and toss gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
• Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
• Mix the cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
• Gently stir the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, sugar, basil, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
• Pour the salad dressing mixture over the pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
• Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight before serving.

CURRY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook chicken breasts in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Rinse chicken in cold water to cool, cut into small chunks, and refrigerate to cool completely.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water until cool; drain.
• Stir mayonnaise, yogurt, and curry powder together in a large bowl. Add cold chicken, cold pasta, peas, radish slices, and green onion slices; stir to combine.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

CHICKEN BOW TIE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Cool completely. For dressing, combine the chilies, lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, sugar and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl; stir well. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

CHICKEN CURRY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• While pasta is cooking, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice and curry powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Mix all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir well.
• Place in refrigerator for at least 10 minutes. Serve cold.