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:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, peas, celery, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until everything is well-coated.
Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
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