Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad

Health score
7%
Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad
25 min.
4
204kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and delicious dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than our Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad! This colorful and satisfying salad is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—but it also packs a punch of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing. With a delightful combination of tender pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp green bell peppers, and savory chicken, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

The creamy dressing, enhanced with a hint of chili powder, adds a zesty kick that perfectly complements the fresh ingredients. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish at a summer barbecue, enjoying it as a light lunch, or making it the star of your dinner table, this pasta salad is versatile enough to fit any meal. Plus, the addition of crunchy tortilla chips and shredded Cheddar cheese takes it to the next level, creating a delightful contrast in textures.

Not only is this Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad a crowd-pleaser, but it’s also a nutritious option, with a balanced caloric breakdown that makes it a guilt-free indulgence. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner chef, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, flavorful dish that’s sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • package ranch & bacon pasta salad mix betty suddenly salad®
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • tablespoons water 
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder 
  • cup cherry tomatoes 
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper green
  •  spring onion chopped
  • cup roasted chicken cubed cooked
  • serving tortilla chips 
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • serving salsa 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Empty pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Drain pasta; rinse in cold water. Shake to drain.
  3. Stir together Seasoning mix, sour cream, water and chili powder in large bowl. Stir in pasta-vegetable mixture, tomatoes, bell pepper and onion. Stir in chicken.
  4. Line serving plate with tortilla chips. Mound salad onto chips; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  5. Serve with salsa. Refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories204kcal
Protein26.91%
Fat54.53%
Carbs18.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.25
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.7895651407864%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
1.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:203.51kcal
10.18%
Fat:12.45g
19.15%
Saturated Fat:5.51g
34.46%
Carbohydrates:9.53g
3.18%
Net Carbohydrates:8.18g
2.98%
Sugar:2.61g
2.9%
Cholesterol:51.73mg
17.24%
Sodium:214.22mg
9.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.82g
27.64%
Vitamin C:24.93mg
30.22%
Selenium:13.98µg
19.98%
Phosphorus:182.12mg
18.21%
Vitamin K:17.53µg
16.7%
Vitamin B3:3.28mg
16.4%
Calcium:144.97mg
14.5%
Vitamin A:701.33IU
14.03%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.39%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.25%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.93%
Potassium:284.26mg
8.12%
Magnesium:27.07mg
6.77%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.35%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.2%
Iron:1.06mg
5.86%
Fiber:1.35g
5.41%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.87%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.71%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.68%
Folate:18.13µg
4.53%
Copper:0.09mg
4.48%