Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad

Health score
6%
Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad
25 min.
4
310kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than our Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad! This delightful recipe combines the freshness of colorful vegetables with the heartiness of pasta and protein, making it an ideal choice for a side dish, lunch, or even a main course. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a meal that not only pleases the palate but also brings a burst of color to your table.

The star of this dish is the classic Betty Suddenly Salad® pasta mix, which serves as a fantastic base for a medley of flavors. With the addition of juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp green bell peppers, and zesty green onions, each bite is a celebration of taste and texture. The creamy dressing, enhanced with chili powder, adds a delightful kick that will leave your taste buds dancing.

What’s more, this salad is incredibly versatile! You can easily swap out the chicken for roast beef or even make it vegetarian by omitting the meat altogether. Serve it on a bed of crunchy tortilla chips for an exciting twist, and don’t forget to drizzle your favorite salsa on top for that extra zing. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, packing a lunch for work, or simply craving a delicious meal at home, this Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad is sure to impress!

Ingredients

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

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

Calories310kcal
Protein19.84%
Fat48%
Carbs32.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.25
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.44130436493%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
1.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:309.59kcal
15.48%
Fat:16.84g
25.91%
Saturated Fat:6.11g
38.18%
Carbohydrates:25.39g
8.46%
Net Carbohydrates:22.47g
8.17%
Sugar:3.68g
4.09%
Cholesterol:51.73mg
17.24%
Sodium:440.54mg
19.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.66g
31.32%
Vitamin C:25.38mg
30.77%
Phosphorus:237.05mg
23.71%
Vitamin K:22.93µg
21.84%
Selenium:15.12µg
21.61%
Vitamin B3:3.72mg
18.62%
Calcium:173.95mg
17.4%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.38%
Vitamin A:817.16IU
16.34%
Vitamin E:1.96mg
13.09%
Magnesium:48.31mg
12.08%
Fiber:2.92g
11.67%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.56%
Zinc:1.68mg
11.18%
Potassium:384.4mg
10.98%
Vitamin B5:0.93mg
9.33%
Iron:1.48mg
8.2%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.2%
Copper:0.13mg
6.28%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.07%
Folate:21.61µg
5.4%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.87%