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Southwest Pasta Salad Recipe with Chicken & Creamy Dressing

Creamy Southwestern Chicken Pasta Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Fusilli pasta Cooked al dente and cooled
  • 2 cup Cooked chicken breast Diced
  • 15 oz Black beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Corn kernels Fresh, canned, or thawed frozen
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Red onion Diced
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise For the dressing
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream For the dressing
  • 2 tbsp Taco seasoning For the dressing
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice Freshly squeezed, for the dressing

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water to cool, and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, and lime juice to create the creamy dressing. Set aside.
  • Add the diced cooked chicken, black beans, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, diced cucumber, and chopped parsley to the large bowl with the cooled pasta.
  • Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Stir well before serving.