Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and bright colors, Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad brings a Tex-Mex twist to a classic pasta salad. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or quick meal prep, this hearty salad combines tender rotini pasta with juicy diced chicken, black beans, sweet corn, crisp red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing, each bite delivers a symphony of taste and texture. Finished with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro, this dish strikes a perfect balance between bold spice and refreshing tang. Serve it chilled for the ultimate crowd-pleaser that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Keywords: Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad, Tex-Mex pasta salad, chicken pasta recipe, summer salad, lime-cumin dressing recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 oz Rotini pasta
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta down. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Gently fold in the diced avocado to avoid mashing it.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary (add more lime juice or salt to taste).

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve cold and enjoy your Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2029.8 grams (2029.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3311

Total Fat 120.00g	154%
Saturated Fat 38.20g	191%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 541mg	180%
Sodium 3435mg	149%
Total Carbohydrate 325.90g	119%
Dietary Fiber 58.10g	208%
Total Sugars 30.60g
Protein 240.20g	480%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1204mg	93%
Iron 25mg	140%
Potassium 4891mg	104%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 28.7%

Carbs: 39.0%