Description
High Protein Chicken Pasta Salad is a fresh and filling meal made with lean chicken, whole wheat pasta, and crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
12 ounces whole wheat rotini
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper
1/4 cup red onion
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
1. Cook pasta until al dente and rinse under cold water.
2. Whisk yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and seasonings.
3. Combine pasta, chicken, and vegetables.
4. Pour dressing over and toss evenly.
5. Chill 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store up to 4 days refrigerated.
Add feta for extra flavor.
Use chickpea pasta for more protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
