Name: Coronation chicken pasta recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 300g penne pasta; 3/4 cup egg mayonnaise; 1/2 cup plain yoghurt; 1 tsp - 2 tsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; Juice of half a lemon; 6 dried apricots, diced; 2 tbsp slivered almonds; 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; Slivered almonds, extra, to serve

by Greer Worsley Last updated on 02/05/2021

This delicious creamy chicken pasta salad has a little bit of spice and lots of colour. It would be perfect served alongside some other salads at a barbecue. - Greer Worsley

Ingredients

300g penne pasta
3/4 cup egg mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yoghurt
1 tsp - 2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
Juice of half a lemon
6 dried apricots, diced
2 tbsp slivered almonds
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
Slivered almonds, extra, to serve

Method

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water and set aside to cool.
Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, yoghurt, curry powder (to taste), turmeric, lemon juice and plenty of salt and pepper. Stir through apricots, almonds, chicken and cooled pasta. Serve on a bed of lettuce with extra almonds sprinkled on top.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Some curry powders are stronger in flavour than others. Taste your dressing as you go and adjust the quantity accordingly.
You could use spiral or bowtie pasta instead.
Recipe and photo by Greer Worsley