Healthy Greek Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

GREEK-STYLE CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed until al dente, careful not to overcook the pasta, just until chewy and firm, but cooked; drain well.
• Rinse in cold water.
• Mix together all pasta ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix all dressing ingredients; add to pasta mixture; toss well to coat.
• Let sit in refrigerator for 2 or more hours before serving, to blend the flavours.
• Sprinkle more Feta cheese on top to garnish.
• ***NOTE*** since this is a big favorite in my house, I usually just cook up the entire package of pasta, and just increase the vegetable amounts, there is really no need to double the dressing ingredients if you should use the whole package of pasta, as the salad may become oily, but by all means it may certainly be doubled if desired. The bacon is optional, I rarely add it.

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bit, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; add artichoke hearts, tomato, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and cooked pasta. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.

EASY VEGGIE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Toss with olive oil.
• While the pasta is cooking, season and cook the chicken.Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into thin halves. Mix chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, lemon juice and salt. Rub the chicken with the spice mix. Keep it aside for 10 minutes.
• Heat oil in a non-stick pan and sear the chicken breasts on medium-high heat. Cook covered for 3 to 4 minutes on one side, flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes. (note 2)
• Remove from heat and let it cool. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
• Blend all the listed ingredients for the dressing and blend until smooth.
• Mix the vegetables, chicken and pasta in a large salad bowl. Drizzle half of the yogurt dressing and toss everything together.
• Add the remaining dressing and toss again. Garnish with green onions. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve chilled. (note 3)

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Use a zester, microplane, or small-holed cheese grater to remove the zest from the lemon. Set the zest aside. Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a separate bowl. You'll need at least 1/4 cup juice.
• Prepare the dressing and marinade by mincing two of the three cloves of garlic and combining them with 1/4 cup lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, some freshly cracked pepper, and a pinch of the lemon zest. Whisk these ingredients until well combined.
• Place the chicken thighs in a small zip lock bag and add half of the dressing, saving the rest to add to the salad later. Mince one more clove of garlic and add it to the bag with the chicken and marinade. Squeeze the air out and massage the bag to make sure the thighs are well coated in the marinade. Refrigerate the thighs for at least 30 minutes.
• While the chicken is marinating, cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain in a colander, and let cool.
• Heat a skillet over a medium flame. Once hot, add the marinated chicken thighs and cook on each side until they are well browned and cooked through (about 5 minutes each side). There should be enough oil in the marinade to keep the meat from sticking. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and let it rest for about five minutes. Once slightly cooled, chop the chicken into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
• While the chicken is cooking, prepare the rest of the vegetables. Dice the cucumber and bell pepper. Slice the tomatoes in half (or dice if using Roma or regular tomatoes). Pull the parsley leaves from the stems and give them a rough chop.
• Finally, build the salad. Add the cooked and cooled pasta to a large bowl. Top the pasta with the cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, parsley, and chopped chicken. Crumble the feta over top and add a pinch or two of the lemon zest. Pour the remaining dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile, spray a grill pan with olive oil and set over medium heat. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and arrange the four pieces on the grill pan. Sprinkle with Stone House Seasoning and cook on one side for 4 minutes. Turn over and cook on the other side until the chicken is cooked throughout and registers 165º F when checked with an internal thermometer, about 4 more minutes. Remove the chicken from the grill pan and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Add the halved grape tomatoes, cucumber slices, diced peppers and onions, pitted olives, diced chicken and the feta cheese to the pasta.

HEALTHY GREEK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Toss chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for 10-15 more minutes, or until cooked through.
• Allow chicken to cool before cutting into cubes.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water. Allow to cool.
• Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
• Shake together the vinaigrette and toss everything to coat.
• Allow to marinate for several hours before enjoying. Serve cold.
• Portion out into 2 compartment containers and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Serve cold.

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package instructions, be sure to salt the pasta water well. While the pasta cooks season the chicken with the dried spices. Grill, pan fry, or bake the chicken until it reaches 165° F. Let the chicken rest for at least 5-10 minutes before dicing it.
• Once the pasta is cooked rinse and drain it under cold water. Let it continue to drain while you prep all of the vegetables and remaining ingredients for the pasta salad.
• In a jar or glass measuring cup, combine all of the ingredients for the red wine vinaigrette. Shake or whisk until well combined. Taste for seasoning.
• Add the pasta, diced chicken, and all of the vegetables, olives, feta, and parsley to a large serving bowl. Pour on half of the vinaigrette to start with and toss until coated. Add additional vinaigrette as needed. Taste the pasta salad for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine all of the spices and sprinkle evenly all over the chicken. Cook or grill the chicken until no longer pink inside and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before dicing it.
• Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain and cool to room temperature then place in a large serving bowl.
• Add the diced chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta and dill in with the pasta.
• Whisk together all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette and pour over the pasta salad. Toss everything together until it's coated. Taste for seasoning then serve or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt then add pasta.
• While the pasta cooks make the red wine vinaigrette by whisking all the ingredients together. (You can also use this vinaigrette to marinate your chicken before grilling. If you do that, just double the vinaigrette recipe and use half for the marinade and the other half to dress the pasta salad).
• Once pasta is cooked, drain and add to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, olives and chicken. Drizzle with the red wine vinaigrette and toss until everything is well coated. Add the crumbled feta once pasta has cooled. Serve at room temperature.

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add all the dressing ingredients and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water, according to the package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
• While the pasta is cooking, prepare the chicken. Slice the chicken breasts crosswise to create long (0.5-inch thick) strips.
• In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil with the thyme, oregano, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Add in the chicken pieces and stir to coat. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the chicken in a single layer, and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through and golden on the sides.
• Transfer the chicken along with any accumulated juices to the pasta bowl. Add the pepper and onion, cherry tomatoes, olives, parmesan, and arugula.
• Pour over the dressing and toss to combine. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve warm or chilled.