Everything Bagel Chicken Pasta (Printable)

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

# 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 (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

# How to make it:

01 - Boil the pasta in salted water following package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, celery, and scallions.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and everything bagel seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
05 - Gently fold in feta or cream cheese cubes and fresh dill if using.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
07 - Sprinkle extra everything bagel seasoning on top before serving.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes of actual work, which means you can make it while still in your weekend mindset.
  • The everything bagel seasoning does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so you don't need to overthink the dressing.
  • It tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a while, making it perfect for meal prep or bringing to gatherings.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than a few hours before serving if you're using fresh vegetables, because they'll weep and make everything soggy by the next day.
  • If you're taking this somewhere or storing it longer, keep the dressing separate and toss it together just before eating or right before you leave the house.
03 -
  • Toast your pasta one minute longer than al dente if you like it slightly firmer because it'll soften as it sits in the dressing overnight.
  • The secret to flavor that develops over time is mashing a clove of garlic into the dressing before you whisk it, which adds depth without being obvious.
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