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Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad

Delicious Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad for Summer Fun

This Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad is a vibrant and quick dish, perfect for summer gatherings!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 meals
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad Base
  • 1 cup whole kernel corn
  • 1 piece seedless cucumber
  • 1 piece red bell pepper
  • 1 piece red onion
  • 2 pieces green onions
  • 8 ounces spiral shaped pasta
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
For the Dressing and Sauce
  • 1 cup Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce Open Pit recommended
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Colander
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spiral pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Coat with olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper.
  3. Sauté Corn: Melt butter in a skillet. Sauté whole kernel corn for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  4. Cook Chicken: Add seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Allow to cool.
  5. Chop Vegetables: Dice cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and green onions. Combine them in a mixing bowl.
  6. Add Cheese: Dice cheddar cheese and mix with the chopped veggies.
  7. Prepare Dressing: In a bowl, prepare the ranch dressing and chill it in the refrigerator.
  8. Mix BBQ Sauce: Blend barbecue sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and parsley in a bowl.
  9. Coat Chicken: Add barbecue sauce mix to cooled chicken. Stir and cook over low heat for a minute.
  10. Combine Salad Ingredients: In the bowl with veggies, add pasta and sautéed corn. Gently fold in the chicken.
  11. Dress Salad: Drizzle ranch dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
  12. Serve: Portion into bowls and serve immediately, or chill for an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for better flavor and texture. Rinse pasta to prevent clumping. Chill dressing for enhanced taste.

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