Street Corn Chicken Pasta Salad combines seasoned chicken, roasted corn, and cotija cheese with a creamy cilantro lime dressing for a vibrant, Mexican-inspired side. It's a make-ahead dish that works equally well as a quick meal or potluck contribution.
Delivery in as fast as one hour.*
Prices vary by store
*Service fees apply. Instacart® and the Instacart logo are registered trademarks of Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cubed chicken, roasted corn, crumbled cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro.
Pour the creamy cilantro lime dressing over the ingredients in the bowl.
Gently mix everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Do not add dressing until 30 minutes before serving. Reheat gently at room temperature or serve cold.
Yes. Prepare components separately and store in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Toss with dressing 30 minutes before serving to keep the pasta from becoming soggy.
Feta cheese, queso fresco, or crumbled goat cheese work well. Feta will be tangier; queso fresco is closest in texture.
Absolutely. One store-bought rotisserie chicken yields roughly 1.5 lbs of usable meat and saves 20 minutes of prep time.
Drain and pat dry, then spread on a baking sheet. Roast at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, stirring halfway, until lightly charred and caramelized.
Yes. This recipe feeds 6–8 as a side. Double or triple all ingredients and increase roasting time by 2–3 minutes for corn.
Steak and Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl
30 min
Street Corn Pasta Salad
30 min
Shredded Chicken
195 min
Greek Potato Salad
45 min
Ground Beef and Vegetable Skillet
30 min
Three Chili Spatchcock Chicken
75 min
Shredded Chicken Quesadillas
30 min
Chipotle Chicken Elote Rice Bowls
30 min
