Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
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1 serving of italian chicken pasta salad contains 333 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 47% carbs, 25% fat, and 28% protein. This is a good source of protein (42% of your Daily Value), potassium (7% of your Daily Value), and vitamin b6 (45% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 8 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Honey
2 tbsp or 42g
Lemon zest
2 tsp or 4g
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, place in a large bowl, and set aside.
- To a medium bowl or large measuring cup, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice (zest the lemon before juicing it), apple cider vinegar, honey, Italian seasoning, lemon lest, salt, and pepper, and whisk to combine; set sauce aside.
- To a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, add chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, flipping intermittently so all sides cook evenly. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of chicken breasts and sizes of pieces. Chicken should be about 90% cooked through.
- Add the sauce and allow it to bubble at a medium-fast boil for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until sauce has reduced some and chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Stir sauce and flip chicken intermittently throughout. Remove chicken from pan and chop into bite sized pieces. Return to pan and toss to coat. Add chicken and any cooking liquid to the pasta bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, basil, cucumber, cheese, and toss gently to combine. Taste and check for seasoning balance, making any necessary adjustments (more Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, pinch of cayenne, splash of lemon juice, etc.) before serving. Will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve cold or reheat gently prior to serving if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of italian chicken pasta salad (190g)
Nutrient | Value | %DV |
---|---|---|
Calories | 333 | |
Fats | 9g | 12% |
Saturated fats | 2g | 11% |
Trans fats | 0.1g | |
Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
Carbs | 39g | 14% |
Net carbs | 37g | |
Fiber | 2g | 7% |
Sugar | 5g | |
Protein | 24g | |
Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
Iron | 1mg | 16% |
Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 0μg | 0.3% |
Vitamins and Minerals | ||
Alpha carotene | 3μg | |
Beta carotene | 124μg | |
Caffeine | 0mg | |
Choline | 61mg | 11% |
Copper | 0.1mg | 6% |
Fluoride | 1μg | |
Folate (B9) | 12μg | 3% |
Lycopene | 0μg | |
Magnesium | 28mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.1mg | 2% |
Niacin | 7mg | 43% |
Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 23% |
Phosphorus | 200mg | 29% |
Retinol | 21μg | |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 12% |
Selenium | 18μg | 33% |
Theobromine | 0mg | |
Thiamine | 0.1mg | 6% |
Vitamin A IU | 290IU | |
Vitamin A | 54μg | 6% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.2μg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 45% |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
Vitamin D IU | 2IU | |
Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 8% |
Vitamin K | 20μg | 17% |
Zinc | 1mg | 8% |
Sugars | ||
Sugar | 5g | |
Sucrose | 0.1g | |
Glucose | 3g | |
Fructose | 2g | |
Lactose | 0g | |
Maltose | 0.1g | |
Galactose | 0.2g | |
Starch | 0.2g | |
Fats | ||
Saturated fats | 2g | 11% |
Monounsaturated fats | 5g | |
Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
Trans fats | 0.1g | |
Fatty Acids | ||
Total omega 3 | 0g | |
Total omega 6 | 0.3g | |
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
Amino Acids | ||
Alanine | 1g | |
Arginine | 1g | |
Aspartic acid | 2g | |
Cystine | 0.2g | |
Glutamic acid | 3g | |
Glycine | 1g | |
Histidine | 1g | |
Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
Isoleucine | 1g | |
Leucine | 1g | |
Lysine | 2g | |
Methionine | 0.5g | |
Phenylalanine | 1g | |
Proline | 1g | |
Serine | 1g | |
Threonine | 1g | |
Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
Tyrosine | 1g | |
Valine | 1g |