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Creamy Chipotle Chicken Pasta Salad

A flavorful and creamy pasta salad with chicken and chipotle peppers, perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz Pasta (your choice) Cooked according to package instructions.
  • 1.5 cups Chicken, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 15 oz Black beans, rinsed and drained thoroughly
  • 1 Avocado diced
  • 4 each Chipotle peppers, minced
  • 3 tbsp Cilantro, chopped
  • 2 cups Corn (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup Red onion, diced
  • 10 oz Tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 tbsp Lime juice
  • 2/3 cup Mayonnaise
  • 3/4 tsp Pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Cumin, ground
  • 2/3 cup Sour cream For extra creaminess.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and let it cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced avocado, minced chipotle peppers, chopped cilantro, corn, garlic powder, diced red onion, chopped tomatoes, lime juice, mayonnaise, cooked pasta, black beans, pepper, salt, and cumin.
  3. Gently mix all the ingredients until well combined.
  4. Stir in sour cream to make the salad extra creamy.
  5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.

Notes

Serve garnished with fresh cilantro or topped with crushed tortilla chips for additional crunch. This salad pairs well with grilled veggies or a light green salad.