Description
Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that’s perfect for any gathering, from summer BBQs to family picnics. This refreshing salad features tender grilled chicken combined with al dente pasta, fresh vegetables, and a light creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt. Packed with flavor and nutrition, it’s easy to prepare and customizable to suit your tastes. Whether served as a main course or side dish, this Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad is sure to be a hit at your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups uncooked pasta
- 1/4 medium red onion (chopped)
- Handful of cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup smoked cheddar (grated)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 2 dashes Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch of garlic powder
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in BBQ sauce for 30 minutes.
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, Greek yogurt, BBQ sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the dressing.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and cool.
- Grill marinated chicken for about 8 minutes total until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with cilantro, onion, cheddar, avocado, and dressing.
- Slice the grilled chicken and serve it on top or mixed into the salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg