🎃🌿 Full of Greek-inspired flavors with a seasonal twist, this Greek Chicken & Roasted Pumpkin Pasta Salad is light, fresh, and oh-so-satisfying! Juicy lemon-herb grilled chicken pairs beautifully with roasted pumpkin cubes, whole-grain pasta, spinach, and creamy pumpkin-infused tzatziki. It’s a bright, nutritious dish that’s perfect for any autumn occasion. 🍁✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Lemon-Herb Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🎃 Roasted Pumpkin
• 2 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and cubed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍝 Pasta & Salad
• 2 cups whole-grain pasta (penne or rotini)
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀
• 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
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🥣 Pumpkin-Infused Tzatziki Sauce
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cup roasted pumpkin (blended until smooth)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water to thin (if needed)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate & Grill the Chicken
• In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Coat chicken and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
• Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
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2. Roast the Pumpkin
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
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3. Cook the Pasta
• Boil pasta according to package instructions.
• Drain and let cool slightly.
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4. Make the Pumpkin Tzatziki
• In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, blended roasted pumpkin, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Blend until smooth. Add water if needed for a drizzable consistency.
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5. Assemble the Salad
• Toss pasta, spinach, roasted pumpkin cubes, and crumbled feta together in a large bowl.
• Top with slices of grilled chicken and toasted pumpkin seeds.
• Drizzle with creamy pumpkin-infused tzatziki.
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✨ Bright, creamy, and full of flavor—this pasta salad is a celebration of both Greek and fall-inspired ingredients!
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