Light & Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad

This light and creamy chicken pasta salad with peas is a quick, refreshing meal made with simple ingredients—perfect for lunch or easy weeknight dinners.

6/10/2025

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne work well)

  • 1 ½ cups cooked, shredded or cubed chicken (rotisserie works great!)

  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

  • ½ cup diced celery

  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion (optional)

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or light mayo)

  • 2 tbsp light sour cream (or extra yogurt for a lighter option)

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: chopped fresh dill or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

  2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, peas, celery, and red onion.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until everything is well-coated.

  5. Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.