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Delicious Spicy Elote Pasta Salad with Chicken served in a bowl

Spicy Elote Pasta Salad with Chicken

A vibrant pasta salad that combines the flavors of Mexican street corn with tender chicken and a creamy dressing, perfect for summer BBQs or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups pasta (elbow or rotini) Use your favorite type of pasta.
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded You can use leftovers or rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 cup sweet corn (canned or fresh) Fresh corn can be grilled for extra flavor.
Dressing ingredients
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with vegan mayo for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup sour cream Can substitute with vegan sour cream.
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Fresh lime juice is preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste for spiciness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste N/A Salt Adjust based on personal preference.
Garnish
  • to taste N/A Fresh cilantro, chopped For garnishing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and sweet corn.
Mixing the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
Combining
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until well coated.
  2. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.

Notes

This pasta salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days, stored in an airtight container. It can also be made a day in advance for better flavor. Consider grilling corn for added smokiness.