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Chicken Avocado Pasta

Creamy Chicken Avocado Pasta: A 15-Minute Delight!

This Chicken Avocado Pasta is a quick, creamy delight perfect for lunch, made in just 15 minutes, and is both gluten-free and dairy-free.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 250 g gluten-free pasta fusilli works best for texture
  • 300 g cooked chicken leftover rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 2 large ripe avocados perfectly ripe for creaminess
  • 16 pieces cherry tomatoes sweetness; can swap with other tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil parsley can be substituted
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise vegan option available
  • 1 piece lemon juice
  • 2 tsp honey substitute with maple syrup for vegan
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard can use whole grain mustard
  • 0.5 tsp mixed herbs Italian seasoning is a great alternative
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large serving bowl
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add 250g of gluten-free fusilli pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop 300g of cooked chicken, scoop 2 avocados into chunks, halve 16 cherry tomatoes, and chop 2 tbsp of fresh basil.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk 3 tbsp mayonnaise, juice of 1 lemon, 2 tsp honey, and 2 tsp olive oil until smooth. Add 1 tsp Dijon mustard and 0.5 tsp mixed herbs, mixing well.
  4. In a large serving bowl, combine cooled pasta, chicken, avocado, tomatoes, and basil. Pour dressing over and toss gently.
  5. Let the salad chill for about 10 minutes or serve immediately. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best experience, use fresh ingredients and allow the salad to chill before serving for enhanced flavor.

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