Curried Chicken Pasta Salad

Submitted by ThaGirl4Ya

"I got this recipe from The Pioneer Woman website. I use craisins in lieu of raisins, celery seed instead of celery ribs, and skinless boneless grilled chicken (Creating the broth with bouillon). http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/08/curried-chicken-pasta-salad/"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 3 lbs skinless chicken breasts, bone in
• 6 ounces dry pasta
• 4 celery ribs, Thinly Sliced, Leaves Included (use Interior Ribs)
• 1⁄4 cup shallot (diced)
• 3⁄4 cup golden raisin (or craisins)
• 3⁄4 cup slivered almonds
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons curry powder (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Heat a pot of water.
2. Season chicken and add to water to boil for 20-25 minutes (until done).
3. Remove chicken from water and set on a plate to cool.
4. Add and cook pasta in chicken broth.
5. Drain pasta when fully cooked.
6. Separate chicken from the bone & Dice/shred chicken.
7. In a bowl, Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, heavy cream, curry powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.
8. Whisk together until well combined.
9. Add chicken, drained pasta, sliced celery, raisins, shallots and almonds.
10. Fold together with a rubber spatula.
11. Make sure it's all combined, then add more of whatever it needs.
12. Make sure the sweet/savory balance is right for you! (I like mine a little sweet.).
13. Chill for several hours. Serve with juicy grapes on the side.