Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free)
This creamy pasta salad blends tender chicken with gluten-free elbows, tangy chipotle ranch, and cooling herbs for a balanced, gently spiced bite. Juicy grape tomatoes and briny olives add brightness and contrast, making Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free) perfect for picnics, potlucks, or an easy make-ahead lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 64
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add elbow pasta to the boiling water and cook, stirring for the first 2 minutes and then occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes total or as the package directs.
- 3
Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Transfer to a large bowl.
- 4
Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise over the cooked pasta and add chipotle ranch dressing. Mix well to keep the pasta from sticking.
- 5
Add chicken breast meat, green onions, mushrooms, olives, celery seed, dill, onion powder, and thyme. Gently stir to combine with the pasta.
- 6
Add the remaining mayonnaise to reach your desired consistency.
- 7
Add grape tomatoes and mix gently, taking care not to break them.
- 8
Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 425.36 kcal High 21%
- Protein 15.34 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 41.08 g 15%
- Total Fat 23.36 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 2.85 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.54 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 638.62 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 3.44 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 0.57 g --
- Added Sugars 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 43.29 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 426.8 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 3.89 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 11.95 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad (Gluten Free) is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Chicken, Celery Seed, Chipotle Ranch Sauce, and Fresh Dill. Each serving provides about 425.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free) made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Chicken, Celery Seed, Chipotle Ranch Sauce, Fresh Dill, Gluten-Free Pasta. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free)?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 425.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free) healthy?
- Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free) has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 425.36 calories and 15.34 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 638.62 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.85 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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