Greek Chicken Tzatziki Pasta Salad
This Greek Chicken Tzatziki Pasta Salad combines tender grilled chicken 🍗, cooked pasta 🍝, crunchy cucumbers 🥒, and tangy red onion 🧅, all tossed in a creamy tzatziki dressing 🥒 for a refreshing and satisfying meal.
Servings: 4
Total Calories (for the entire recipe): ~1,600 calories
Calories per Serving: ~400 calories
Ingredients:
For the Greek Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Pasta Salad:
8 oz cooked pasta 🍝 (penne or rotini works well)
1 cup cucumber 🥒, diced
1/2 red onion 🧅, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes 🍅, halved
1/4 cup Kalamata olives 🍇 (optional, sliced)
For the Tzatziki Dressing:
1 cup Greek yogurt 🧑🍳
1/2 cucumber 🥒, grated and excess water squeezed out
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tbsp fresh dill 🌿, chopped
1 clove garlic 🧄, minced
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Prepare the Greek Chicken:
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat 🔥.
Coat the chicken breasts 🍗 with olive oil 🫒, lemon juice 🍋, oregano 🌿, garlic powder 🧄, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
Make the Tzatziki Dressing:
In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt 🧑🍳, grated cucumber 🥒, olive oil 🫒, lemon juice 🍋, dill 🌿, minced garlic 🧄, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Stir until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Assemble the Pasta Salad:
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta 🍝, diced cucumber 🥒, red onion 🧅, cherry tomatoes 🍅, and olives 🍇.
Add the sliced grilled chicken 🍗 and toss everything gently to combine.
Add the Tzatziki Dressing:
Drizzle the tzatziki dressing 🥒 over the pasta salad and toss until everything is well coated.
This Greek Chicken Tzatziki Pasta Salad is a flavorful, creamy dish that’s perfect for meal prep, a light lunch, or a refreshing dinner option. 🍗🥒🍝
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