Chicken and Pasta Salad

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A hearty and delicious chicken and pasta salad, perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Main Dish

Servings adults

Calories 587

Cuisine International

Taste Savory

Occasion Healthy lunch

Difficulty Level Beginner

Cooking Method Boiled, Pan-fried, Roasted

Cost $$

Diet Diabetic, Halal, Hindu, Lactose-free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Mediterranean

Intolerance Gluten, Grain, Wheat

Health Tag High-protein, Meat, Vegetables

Equipment

Chopping board
Chopping knife
Baking tray
Frying pan
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Saucepan
Oven

Ingredients

1 red pepper thickly sliced
1 red onion thickly sliced
10 ml olive oil
300 g pasta
4 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
2 garlic cloves crushed
150 g cherry tomatoes halved
50 g salad leaves such as rocket
1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.
Mix the pepper and onion with 1 teaspoon of the oil then spread evenly on a baking tray and roast for 20 minutes.
Cook the pasta according to packet instructions, drain and set aside.
Slice the chicken into bite-size pieces.
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Fry the chicken and garlic for 6–8 minutes until cooked and not pink in the middle.
Mix the pasta, chicken, onion, pepper, cherry tomatoes, rocket and vinegar in a bowl and serve.

Notes

A vibrant and protein-packed salad that can be enjoyed warm or cold.

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Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 587kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 59gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 277mgPotassium: 1217mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1325IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

Source

Adapted from 101 Square Meals: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by the Health Service Executive and Safefood, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Original available here.

Image source:

Image from 101 Square Meals by Health Service Executive and Safefood, CC BY 4.0.

Chicken and Pasta Salad