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Chicken Pasta Salad

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Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 large chicken breast cooked and chopped
  • 8 ounces short pasta rotini, bow ties, or similar
  • ½ cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ bell pepper chopped
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese cubed or shredded
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook the pasta until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Cook chicken until 165°F (74°C), let it rest, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Prepare vegetables: Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and bell pepper into small pieces.
  4. Make dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Combine: Add pasta, chicken, vegetables, and cheese to a large bowl.
  6. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
  7. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Serve: Toss gently once more and serve chilled.