Description
Lemon Chicken Artichoke Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish ideal for warm-weather gatherings. This delightful salad features tender grilled chicken, tangy artichokes, and zesty lemon dressing, making it a perfect addition to picnics, barbecues, or casual family dinners. Bursting with flavor and colorful ingredients like fresh herbs and toasted pine nuts, this recipe is not just visually appealing but also nutritious. Serve it as a light main course or a zesty side dish; it’s versatile enough to fit any occasion. Plus, it can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the fridge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound short-cut pasta
- 14-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup pine nuts
- Fresh herbs (parsley and basil)
- Zest and juice of 3 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat grill to high.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and smoked paprika.
- Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before chopping.
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions; drain.
- Toast pine nuts in a nonstick skillet over low heat until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta with chopped chicken, drained artichokes, Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and fresh herbs.
- Drizzle half the dressing over the salad; toss well. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg