Description
A vibrant and nourishing pasta salad featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a tangy dressing, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sautéed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté over medium heat until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Allow to rest and slice into pieces.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Sauté bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms in olive oil until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, sautéed vegetables, and herbs. Drizzle with dressing, toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute turkey or chickpeas for chicken, and zucchini noodles or quinoa for pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta salad, chicken salad, high protein, family meal, healthy recipe
