Easy Chicken Pasta Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Easy Chicken Pasta Salad—a crowd-pleaser brimming with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender penne pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy red bell pepper, and savory shredded chicken combine in a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a splash of lemon juice. The addition of fresh parsley and a touch of garlic powder creates a perfectly balanced meal that's as satisfying as it is simple to make. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal for meal prep, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners, this chilled chicken pasta salad is a versatile dish you'll turn to time and time again. Perfectly customizable and bursting with freshness, it’s the ultimate blend of convenience and deliciousness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Penne pasta
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside to cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and chicken. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss until the salad is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and garnish with an extra sprinkle of parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.4 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 525 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 1851 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.5 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 185.0 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2969 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
