Herby Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad
This Herby Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing meal featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon, and fresh herbs. It's the perfect light yet satisfying dish for summer lunches or dinner. Easy to prepare, customizable with different herbs and pasta shapes, and perfect for meal prep, this recipe offers a delicious balance of savory, tangy, and fresh flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Salad, Main Dish, Meal Prep
- Method: Air Fry, Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- Fine sea salt and fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 8 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: You can either air fry, oven bake, or stovetop cook the chicken. Once cooked, dice it into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Cook the pasta: Follow the package instructions to cook the pasta. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooled pasta, diced chicken, chopped herbs, shallot, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut for quicker preparation.
- Feel free to swap the pasta shape to penne, fusilli, or rotini based on your preference.
- Add veggies like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, simply swap the pasta for gluten-free alternatives.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
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