Pasta salad with chicken and broccoli
Pasta salad with chicken and broccoli is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, marrying tender pasta with juicy chicken and crisp broccoli, all brought together with a delicious dressing. It’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed warm or cold, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a satisfying meal at home. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for something both comforting and nutritious. Let’s dive into the ingredients and steps to create this tasty pasta salad!
Ingredients:
- Rice-shaped orzo pasta (glass, before cooking)
- Two chicken fillets, around 500 grammes
- 500 g of broccoli
- Red pepper, medium-sized
- medium-sized fresh cucumber
- Red onion, if desired
- corn in a can
- An abundance of dill
- Garlic One or two cloves
- Mayonnaise two tsp
- Yoghurt or cream made naturally two tsp
- Salt
- A heaping spoonful of pepper gyros seasoning or your preferred
- chicken spice blend
- frying oil
Instructions:
- Broccoli should be divided into florets and cooked for five minutes in boiling salted water. Once this time has passed, transfer to a colander and cover with cold water. This will maintain the broccoli’s vibrant green colour.
- Pasta should be cooked as directed on the package.
- Cube the chicken fillet and season it.
- Sauté in a tiny bit of oil.
- Cube the pepper, onion, and cucumber. cut the dill. Empty the corn.
- Transfer all of the components into a bowl: Cooked spaghetti, fried chicken fillet, chopped broccoli (I separate it into smaller florets), corn, cucumber, onion and pepper. Make the sauce in a another bowl using yoghurt, mayonnaise, dill, and a crushed garlic clove. After combining everything, add salt and pepper to taste. After making the sauce, pour it over the salad and toss. Put it in the fridge for a minimum of one hour. Have fun!