Everything Bagel Chicken Pasta (Printable)

Juicy chicken and pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and creamy everything bagel spiced dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

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

→ Chicken

02 - 10 oz cooked chicken breasts, shredded or diced

→ 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 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Add-Ins

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

# Directions:

01 - Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, shredded 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 separate bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
05 - Fold in the feta or cream cheese cubes and chopped dill if using.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Sprinkle additional everything bagel seasoning on top before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes and uses ingredients you probably already have.
  • The everything bagel seasoning adds a salty, toasty crunch that makes every bite interesting.
  • It holds up beautifully in the fridge, so you can make it ahead and let the flavors deepen overnight.
02 -
  • Rinse the pasta under cold water after draining or it will clump together and absorb too much dressing.
  • Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least half an hour, the dressing softens and the flavors really come together.
  • If you're making this the night before, hold back a little dressing and stir it in just before serving to freshen everything up.
03 -
  • Toast the everything bagel seasoning in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing it into the dressing, it deepens the flavor and makes the seeds even more fragrant.
  • Use a rotisserie chicken from the store and shred it by hand, the irregular pieces hold the dressing better than perfectly diced chicken.
  • If the salad tastes a little bland after chilling, stir in an extra squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt to wake it up.
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