Everything Bagel Chicken Pasta (Printable)

Cold pasta tossed with chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy everything bagel spiced dressing.

# Components:

→ 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 (120 g)
09 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (60 g)
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning, plus extra for garnish
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Optional Add-Ins

14 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta or cream cheese cubes (50 g)
15 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

# Method:

01 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, 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 mixture and toss to coat evenly.
05 - Fold in feta or cream cheese cubes and dill if desired.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to develop flavors.
07 - Sprinkle extra everything bagel seasoning on top before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in less time than it takes to decide what to watch on TV, and tastes even better the next day.
  • The everything bagel seasoning does all the heavy lifting, turning plain pasta salad into something people actually ask you to bring again.
  • You can make it with whatever vegetables are sitting in your crisper drawer and it still works.
02 -
  • Rinse the pasta under cold water after draining or it will clump together and absorb all the dressing before you even mix it in.
  • Let it chill for at least 30 minutes, the flavors really do need time to settle and marry, and it tastes flat if you skip this step.
  • If it looks dry after sitting in the fridge overnight, stir in a spoonful of Greek yogurt or a splash of lemon juice to bring it back to life.
03 -
  • Toast the sesame seeds from your everything bagel seasoning in a dry pan for 30 seconds before sprinkling them on top, it makes them nutty and fragrant.
  • Use a rotisserie chicken and skip the cooking step entirely, youll save time and get better flavor.
  • Make a double batch, this disappears faster than you think and youll wish you had more.
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