Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

Dive into a bowl of Greek Chicken Pasta Salad where juicy, herb-marinated chicken mingles with crisp cucumbers and al dente pasta, all brought to life with a zesty lemon garlic dressing that dances on your taste buds like a summer breeze.

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken thighs
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces pasta
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 1 cup tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup feta cheese

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken thighs in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for at least 30 minutes.
2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Chop the cucumber, bell pepper, and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
4. Slice the Kalamata olives and chop the parsley.
5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken thighs until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
6. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
7. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped vegetables, olives, and parsley.
8. Add the sliced chicken to the bowl.
9. Prepare the lemon-garlic dressing by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt.
10. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.