Everything Bagel Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

Chilled pasta blend with chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy, seasoned dressing for a bright, satisfying dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 9 oz short pasta (rotini, penne, or fusilli)

→ Chicken

02 - 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or diced (10 oz)

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
06 - 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
07 - 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

08 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise (about 4 oz)
09 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2 oz)
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning, plus extra for garnish
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Add-Ins

14 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta or cream cheese cubes (1.75 oz)
15 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

# How to Make:

01 - Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, sliced celery, and scallions.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and everything bagel seasoning; season with salt and pepper.
04 - Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
05 - Fold in feta or cream cheese cubes and fresh dill if desired.
06 - Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop.
07 - Sprinkle extra everything bagel seasoning on top for garnish just prior to serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like your favorite bagel sandwich reimagined as a fork-friendly salad, creamy and crunchy in all the right places.
  • You can make it ahead and it actually gets better in the fridge as the flavors soak in.
  • Everything bagel seasoning does all the heavy lifting, so you get bold flavor without a long ingredient list.
  • It's endlessly adaptable: swap the veggies, use rotisserie chicken, or go dairy-free with ease.
02 -
  • Rinse the pasta under cold water immediately after draining, or it will clump together and absorb too much dressing before you even mix it in.
  • Don't dress the salad until you're ready to chill it, adding the dressing too early while the pasta is still warm will make it soupy and sad.
  • Taste the dressing before you pour it in, everything bagel seasoning varies by brand and some are saltier than others.
  • If you're making this the night before, hold back a little dressing and toss it in right before serving to freshen it up.
03 -
  • Toast your own everything bagel seasoning blend at home if you want to control the salt level and make it extra fragrant.
  • Use a rotisserie chicken and shred it while it's still warm, the meat will be juicier and easier to pull apart.
  • Chill your mixing bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes before assembling, it keeps everything crisp and fresh tasting.
  • If you're bringing this to a potluck, pack the extra seasoning separately and sprinkle it on right before serving so it stays crunchy.
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