Sue Chris Chicken Pasta Salad

Brighten up your table with the vibrant and flavorful Sue Chris Chicken Pasta Salad, a perfect fusion of tender grilled chicken, al dente penne pasta, and garden-fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and spinach. Topped with creamy feta cheese and drizzled in a zesty homemade dressing featuring lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad delivers an irresistible medley of textures and tastes. Perfect for meal prepping or serving as a light lunch or side dish, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it a convenient yet impressive crowd-pleaser. Try this healthy, protein-packed pasta salad today for a refreshing twist on classic lunchtime fare!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 250 grams Penne pasta
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 cups Fresh spinach
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside for a few minutes while heating the grill pan.

Step 2

Grill the chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked (165°F/74°C internal temperature). Allow the chicken to rest before slicing into strips.

Step 3

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 4

Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the fresh spinach.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to make the dressing.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, grilled chicken strips, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, spinach, and feta cheese.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1129.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2143.4

Total Fat 76.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 352.8mg	0%
Sodium 3600.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 13.8g
Protein 151.8g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 462.9mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 1266.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 28.5%

Carbs: 39.2%