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Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic, divided
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 8 oz pasta (any shape)
  • 1/2 cucumber (1.5 cups diced)
  • 1 bell pepper (any color)

Instructions
 

  • Zest the lemon into a small bowl, then squeeze at least 1/4 cup juice into a separate bowl. Set zest aside.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, minced garlic (2 cloves), oregano, salt, pepper, and a pinch of lemon zest to make the dressing.
  • Mince 1 more garlic clove. Combine half the dressing with the chicken thighs and minced garlic in a zip-top bag. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and let cool completely.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken thighs for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • Dice cucumber and bell pepper. If using tomatoes, halve or dice them. Chop parsley. Prepare any other chosen veggies.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives, parsley, and chicken. Pour remaining dressing over the salad, add lemon zest, and toss to combine.
Keyword greek chicken pasta salad