Sriracha Chicken Pasta Salad
Looking for a flavorful pasta salad recipe with a little kick? Try Sriracha Chicken Pasta Salad! It's made with seasoned chicken, red bell peppers, corn, and a creamy, spicy sauce!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 449kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup (116 g) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) sweet corn kernels, drained
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook al dente according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced chicken, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- To a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F, about 6–8 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the chicken to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, bell pepper, corn kernels, and parmesan.
- Pour the sriracha mayonnaise sauce over the pasta mixture. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately. Or, cover the bowl and refrigerate to let the flavors develop until ready to serve.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 449kcal