Everything Bagel Chicken Pasta (Printable)

Cold pasta with chicken, veggies, and creamy dressing infused with everything bagel seasoning.

# Components:

→ 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
09 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
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
15 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in just 35 minutes with minimal fuss, which means you can make it the morning of a gathering instead of stressing the night before.
  • That everything bagel seasoning does the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so you don't need a complicated dressing to feel restaurant-quality.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the pasta under cold water—hot pasta will wilt your vegetables and break down the crisp textures you're aiming for.
  • The dressing needs at least 30 minutes to do its job, so plan accordingly if you're making this for a specific time.
03 -
  • Toast your everything bagel seasoning lightly in a dry skillet before mixing it into the dressing—it brings out the deeper flavors and makes the seasoning feel less one-dimensional.
  • Use a quality mayonnaise because it's the largest flavor component; the difference between good mayo and mediocre is noticeable in every bite.
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