Lemon Pepper Chicken Salad

It’s been way too long since I shared a salad recipe! Here’s one I’ve been loving for quick and easy lunches during the week.

I’ve been all over lemon pepper seasoning for a while now. It’s just SO versatile and adds a ton of good flavor. I’ve been loving it on baked salmon or chicken and using both as a protein source on salads or even just with some roasted veggies and a carb.

And if I’m meal prepping this salad, you can keep the pasta and chicken in a separate container if you want to heat them up when you’re ready to eat.

I hope you enjoy as much as I do! Leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb. chicken breast (or tenderloins)

  • Lemon pepper seasoning

  • 4 oz. elbow pasta (I used Jovial brown rice pasta)

  • 1 15 oz. can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained & rinsed

  • 2 apples, diced

  • Arugula or lettuce of choice

  • Balsamic vinegar or dressing of your choice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Cut chicken breasts in half (horizontally) to make 2 thinner pieces. If using tenderloins, leave as-is. 

  2. Place the chicken on a baking sheet and season well with lemon pepper seasoning. Add salt if the seasoning doesn’t already include any. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.

  3. While the chicken bakes, cook pasta according to the box’s instructions. Set aside once done.

  4. When the chicken is cooked, dice into bite-sized pieces.

  5. Place the arugula or lettuce on a plate. Top with the chicken, pasta, chickpeas, and apple.

  6. Add balsamic vinegar or your favorite dressing and enjoy!

Nutritional Info (per serving, before dressing): 415 calories, 6.3g fat, 48g carbs, 42g protein

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