Chipotle Chicken Pasta Salad is an easy crowd-pleaser with shredded rotisserie chicken, penne pasta and smoked gouda, that will surely be your favorite pasta salad!
2-3tsp.adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chilies, or chipotle sauce
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2cups shredded, cooked chicken
3cups penne pasta, cooked until al denta, according to package directions, cooled
6oz.smoked Gouda cheese, cut into 1/2" pieces
10-12oz.grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
12-15 whole basil leaves, cut into thin strips
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayo with vinegar, whipping cream, and adobo sauce; whisk until smooth then season with salt and pepper. Add chicken, pasta, cheese, tomatoes and basil; toss gently to combine with dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Add the shredded chicken, cooked pasta, tomatoes, cheese and most of the basil; toss gently to combine with the dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve.