This Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad is a fresh and filling low calorie lunch made with juicy chicken, pasta, crisp vegetables, and a light homemade dressing. It is high in protein, easy to prepare, and perfect for calorie deficit meals, meal prep, and healthy eating.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 200 g chicken breast (7 oz)
- 120 g cooked pasta (1½ cups)
- 100 g cucumber, chopped (¾ cup)
- 100 g cherry tomatoes, halved (¾ cup)
- 50 g lettuce, chopped (1½ cups)
- 30 g red onion, sliced (¼ cup)
- 20 g parmesan cheese, grated (¼ cup)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
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Instructions
- Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips and add it to the salad.
- In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Top with grated parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition Information (1 Serving)
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Protein: ~35 g
- Carbohydrates: ~32 g
- Fat: ~16 g
Tips
- Use whole wheat pasta for extra fiber.
- Add spinach for more volume and nutrients.
- Chill before serving for even better flavor.
- Great for healthy meal prep lunches.