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Zesty High-Protein BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A flavorful and protein-packed pasta salad with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty BBQ yogurt dressing, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp BBQ rub sugar-free if preferred
  • 0.25 cup BBQ sauce sugar-free if preferred

Pasta

  • 12 oz whole wheat rotini or penne pasta

Vegetables

  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned, drained
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 0.5 red onion finely diced
  • 0.5 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
  • 0.25 cup green onions chopped

Dressing

  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt non-fat
  • 0.25 cup BBQ sauce sugar-free if preferred
  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise or avocado mayo
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste salt Salt
  • to taste black pepper Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp milk or water optional, to thin

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  • Season chicken with BBQ rub and cook until fully cooked, then cube.
  • Mix cooked chicken, pasta, corn, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and green onions in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together Greek yogurt, BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Thin with milk or water if needed.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce before cooking.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Chicken, High-Protein, Pasta