Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 200 g Whole-wheat pasta (Weighed uncooked)
• 350 g Chicken breast strips
• 100 g Herbed sun-dried tomatoes (Drained; for example, Royal brand)
• 125 g Turkey bacon pieces (Cooked and crispy)
• 1 Red onion (Finely sliced)
• 1 Yellow sweet pointed pepper (Finely sliced)
• 50 g Baby spinach (Finely sliced)
• 40 g Parmesan cheese shavings (For finishing)
• 1 el Oregano (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 el Smoked paprika (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tl Chili powder (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 el Garlic powder (For the chicken marinade)
• Pepper (To taste, for the chicken marinade)
• Salt (To taste, for the chicken marinade)
• 5 el 2% Greek yogurt (For the dressing; approximately 75 g)
• 3 el Seasoned tomato passata (For the dressing; approximately 45 g)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the whole-wheat pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse it under cold water, and let it cool completely.

2. 2

   Place the chicken breast strips in a bowl. Add the oregano, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt, and mix until all the chicken is evenly seasoned.

3. 3

   Cook the seasoned chicken breast strips in a pan over medium heat until golden brown and fully cooked. The chicken should no longer be pink inside and should have an internal temperature of 74 °C.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, cook the turkey bacon pieces in a second pan until crispy. Let both the chicken and bacon cool slightly before assembling the salad.

5. 5

   Finely chop the red onion, yellow pointed pepper, baby spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.

6. 6

   Mix the Greek yogurt and seasoned tomato passata in a bowl until smooth and creamy.

7. 7

   Place the completely cooled pasta, cooked chicken, crispy turkey bacon, red onion, pointed pepper, baby spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss everything together well.

8. 8

   Add the dressing and mix again until the pasta and remaining ingredients are evenly coated.

9. 9

   Divide the pasta salad into four portions and finish each portion with the Parmesan cheese shavings.

10. 10

    Eat the salad immediately or store it covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Notes

According to the source, the listed macros are 419 kcal, 9 g fat, 43 g carbohydrates, and 40 g protein per serving. This calculation does not include any additional oil or cooking fat. Cool the salad quickly and store it covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• lunch
• pasta salad
• meal prep
• high-protein
• chicken
• cold dish
• whole-wheat