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!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled and garnish with an extra sprinkle of parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1477 grams (1477.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2720

Total Fat 109.40g	140%
Saturated Fat 13.20g	66%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 525mg	175%
Sodium 1851mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 238.50g	87%
Dietary Fiber 16.50g	59%
Total Sugars 17.60g
Protein 185.00g	370%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 199mg	15%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 2969mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 27.6%

Carbs: 35.6%