Name: Greek Chicken with Tzatziki Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: For The Greek Chicken; 6 small-medium boneless skinless chicken breasts ((about 4 oz each)); 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 sprigs fresh oregano; 2 tbsp Greek seasoning (I use one from Spice and Tea Exchange); For The Pasta Salad; 6 oz low-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper; 3 garlic cloves; 16 oz uncooked penne pasta (I use Dreamfield's lower-carb pasta ); 1 cup pitted kalamata olives (drained ); 2 cucumbers peeled (seeded and sliced); 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and chopped); 9 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts (drained and chopped); 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese (I go for whole feta...more flavor and creamier)

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A simple and delicious recipe for grilled Greek chicken over tangy Greek yogurt penne pasta salad made with kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, feta cheese, and fresh dill.

Fire-up the grill for a Mediterranean-inspired recipe that’s full of incredible flavor!

How To Make Grilled Greek Chicken with Greek Pasta Salad

Ingredients You’ll Need:

To Make The Greek Chicken:

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 sprigs fresh oregano
2 tbsp Greek seasoning blend (I used one from Spice and Tea Exchange and McCormick makes one, as well)

To Make The Pasta Salad:

6 oz low-fat plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
3 cloves garlic
16 oz uncooked penne pasta
1 cup pitted kalamata olives, drained
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced
¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
9 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 ½ cups crumbled whole milk feta cheese

Directions:

For The Greek Chicken:

In a large bowl, combine marinade ingredients (except chicken) with a whisk. Add boneless chicken breasts and marinate at least 3 hours or up to 10 hours.

Meanwhile, make the pasta salad by combining the first 7 pasta salad ingredients in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and chill for 1 hour and up to 24 hours in advance.

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water. Place cooled pasta in a large bowl. Stir in olives and next 3 ingredients until well blended. Then add the yogurt mixture and stir until coated. Next, stir in the feta. Cover and chill at least one hour or until ready to serve.

Easy Cooking Tip:

Make pasta salad a day in advance and marinate the chicken in the morning. This way, all you have to do is fire up the grill and cook the chicken for a fast and easy dinner.

If you love Mediterranean-inspired dishes, you should also try this Mediterranean Tuna Salad Wrap! It’s easy, healthy and delicious!