Cajun Chicken Pasta Salad
Enjoy a zesty Cajun Chicken Pasta Salad, bursting with bold flavors from tender chicken, creamy dressing, and crisp vegetables. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a potluck.
Ingredients
- 1 can (28 oz.) Keystone Chicken, drained
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice, fresh
- 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 box (12 oz.) Bowtie pasta
- 1 bag (12 oz.) Peppers and onions, frozen
Steps
- In a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, and paprika. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook bowtie pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool pasta to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, in a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add Keystone Chicken, drained, and peppers and onions, frozen. Cook, tossing occasionally, until warm, about 4 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooled pasta with chicken, and peppers and onions. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
- Garnish with additional peppers and onions if desired, and serve.