Rotini Chicken Salad

Rotini pasta, chicken breast, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley are the main components of this hearty salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 501 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup chopped celery
• 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the chicken breast in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut the breast into cubes and spread in a single layer on a plate; place chicken in refrigerator for 1 hour, or until completely cooled.

Step 2

Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir the pasta into the boiling water; cook until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse thoroughly with cold water to cool.

Step 3

Stir the celery, Parmesan cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, parsley, basil, and thyme together in a large bowl. Fold the chicken, rotini, and peas into the mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.