Healthy Greek-Inspired Chicken Pasta Salad
How about a meal prep lunch that hits all of your nutritional goals? Protein, carbs, veggies- yes please! This deliciously healthy chicken pasta salad hits all the targets with a Greek-inspired flavor profile. A delicious spice blend coats chicken breasts, which are then roasted with red onion. Tossed together with cooked pasta, fresh herbs, tomatoes and a yogurt-based dressing, this pasta salad is a flavor bomb. If you are looking for an easy meal prep packed with protein and nutrients, add this Healthy Greek-Inspired Chicken Pasta Salad to your meal plan!
Servings 6
Calories 384kcal
Equipment
- pasta pot
- sheet pan lined with parchment paper
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 8 oz chickpea pasta I used Banza ChickPea pasta
- 2 lbs chicken breast cut into 6 thinner pieces
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 red onion large, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup pitted olives
- 1/4 cup mint leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 cup tzatziki used: Kite Hill for dairy free
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat yogurt I use cashew yogurt for dairy free
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine the kosher salt, coriander, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, dried dill and nutmeg in a small bowl.
- Slice the chicken into 8 thinner pieces, and season with the seasoning blend on all sides.
- Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet to one side.
- Chop the onion and add it to the baking sheet. Spray the top with more cooking spray.
- Bake at 425F for about 20 minutes, or until the onions are tender, and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- In the meantime, bring a large pot with salted water to boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package directions, and drain when cooked.
- Add olive oil spray or cooking spray to the cooked pasta to prevent clumping.
- Half cherry tomatoes. Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Chop the fresh herbs.
- Add the pasta, chicken, cooked onions, tomatoes, olives and herbs in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the tzatziki and the yogurt with the dill, salt and garlic powder.
- Pour over the salad components, and toss to combine. Taste for seasoning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.67cups | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 862mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 5mg | Weight Watchers: 4points