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High-Protein Low-Calorie Chicken Pasta Salad
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High-Protein Low-Calorie Chicken Pasta Salad
Chicken
Pasta
Dressing
Instructions
1
Season chicken breasts with garlic herb seasoning, salt, and pepper, then cook thoroughly and dice.
2
Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
3
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and olives.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
5
Add diced chicken and dressing to the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
6
Chill for 30 minutes before serving or divide into containers for meal prep.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pound Chicken Evenly for Uniform Cooking 🔨Pound boneless chicken breasts to an even ½-inch thickness before cooking to ensure they cook through at the same rate, preventing dry edges and undercooked centers.
- Ice Bath for Pasta to Stop Cooking 🧊Immediately transfer cooked rotini to an ice bath after draining to halt the cooking process and prevent mushy pasta that will absorb excess dressing.
- Greek Yogurt Dressing Tip: Temper with Pasta Water 💧Mix your Greek yogurt dressing with 2-3 tablespoons of reserved pasta water to achieve a silky, pourable consistency that coats ingredients better than a thick dressing.
- Prep Vegetables Last to Maintain Crunch 🥒Cut bell peppers, cucumbers, and red onion immediately before combining with dressed pasta to preserve their crisp texture and prevent them from releasing excess moisture into the salad.
- Chill Before Serving for Better Flavor Development ❄️Refrigerate the assembled salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and develop, making the lemon juice and Dijon mustard more pronounced.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
High Protein
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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