Chicken & Feta Pasta Salad

This chicken pasta salad is super simple (only 6 main ingredients) and so delicious! It’s also a really balanced meal with healthy fat, protein, some carbs, and fresh veggies!

It’s a great recipe to make for your meal prepping too - you can even double the recipe, then eat over the next few days.

I used shredded chicken but feel free to use whatever meat or protein source you prefer - it’s a versatile recipe!

Use gluten-free pasta if you need and leave off the feta to make it dairy-free.

Makes 4 ingredients

Ingredients

• 4oz gluten-free bowtie pasta, cooked

• 8oz cooked shredded chicken (see notes for Instant Pot *)

• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped

• 1 avocado, diced

• 2oz (¼ cup) feta, crumbled

• Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

  • 2 tsp dijon mustard

  • 2 tsp honey

  • 2 tsp dried parsley

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp oregano

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Combine the dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add the pasta and chicken, then toss to combine & coat in the dressing.

2. Add the tomatoes and basil, toss again.

3. Add the avocado and feta, toss one more time.

4. That’s it! Serve and enjoy.

Notes

• I cooked the shredded chicken in my Instant Pot. Just place boneless skinless chicken breasts in pot with 1 cup chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Cook high pressure for 25 minutes. Release pressure, remove, and shred - SO easy.