Everything Bagel Chicken Pasta (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

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

→ Chicken

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

→ 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 grams)
09 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (60 grams)
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tablespoon 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 grams)
15 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

# How-To Steps:

01 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, celery, and scallions.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and everything bagel seasoning in a small bowl. 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 dill if desired.
06 - Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Before serving, sprinkle additional everything bagel seasoning as garnish.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything bagel seasoning does all the flavor work for you, no juggling a dozen spices.
  • It tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or packed lunches.
  • The creamy dressing clings to every piece of pasta without feeling heavy or greasy.
  • You can toss it together in under 40 minutes, including chill time.
02 -
  • Always rinse your pasta under cold water after draining, warm pasta will make the dressing runny and greasy.
  • If the salad looks dry after chilling, stir in a spoonful of Greek yogurt or a splash of lemon juice to bring it back to life.
  • Everything bagel seasoning can be salty, so taste the dressing before adding extra salt or you might overdo it.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken from the store to save time, the seasoned skin adds a little extra flavor if you chop some in.
  • If you cannot find everything bagel seasoning, make your own by mixing sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and coarse salt.
  • Let the salad come to room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving if it has been in the fridge, the flavors will taste brighter and the dressing will loosen up just a bit.
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