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BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

By Rian HandlerPublished: Jul 6, 2016
VerifiedApproved by the Delish Test Kitchen
BBQ Chicken Salad Horizontal
Jessica Marx
Yields:
8
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
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The tangy dressing is killer.

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Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb. cavatappi
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 lb. rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup corn, fresh or frozen
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

    1. Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook cavatappi according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to large serving bowl.
    2. Step 2Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, lime juice and garlic powder.
    3. Step 3To bowl, add pasta, chicken, avocado, corn, green onions and dressing and toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with more dressing, if desired.
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