Everything Bagel Chicken Pasta (Printable Version)

Cold pasta with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy everything bagel spiced dressing.

# What You 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
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 pasta in salted water following package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, celery, and scallions.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, everything bagel seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
05 - Gently fold in feta or cream cheese cubes and fresh dill if desired.
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 about 35 minutes, which means you can make it right after work and still have dinner ready.
  • The everything bagel seasoning does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so you don't need to fuss with a complicated dressing.
  • It actually tastes better the next day, making it the perfect meal-prep champion.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the pasta under cold water—warm pasta will continue cooking and turn mushy, and the salad won't have that refreshing contrast you're after.
  • The dressing needs to be whisked smooth, not just stirred, or you'll end up with streaks of mayo and yogurt instead of a creamy, cohesive coat.
  • Everything bagel seasoning varies wildly by brand, so start with one tablespoon and taste before adding more—you can always add more seasoning, but you can't take it out.
03 -
  • If you want a lighter version, use all Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise—it still tastes creamy but feels less heavy on your stomach.
  • Rotisserie chicken from the grocery store saves you 20 minutes and tastes just as good as if you cooked it yourself.
  • Toast the everything bagel seasoning lightly in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding it to the dressing—this wakes up all the flavors and makes them more pronounced.
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