Greek Chicken Pasta Bowl (Printable)

Mediterranean pasta bowl combining tender lemony chicken, fresh vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta for a light, satisfying meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Pasta

08 - 10 ounces short pasta such as penne, fusilli, or rotini

→ Vegetables and Add-ins

09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
11 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
12 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 3.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

15 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
16 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
17 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
18 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
19 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
03 - While the pasta cooks, heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper until well blended. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
06 - Top with sliced chicken, crumbled feta, and fresh parsley. Gently toss again or arrange chicken on top before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything happens in about 40 minutes with almost zero active cooking time
  • The combination of warm chicken and cool crisp vegetables creates this incredible temperature contrast that makes every bite interesting
  • It travels beautifully and actually tastes better after the flavors have a chance to mingle
02 -
  • Rinsing the pasta with cold water is not optional, it prevents the pasta from continuing to cook and keeps each piece separate
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all the juices inside instead of running out onto your cutting board
  • The vegetables release water as they sit, so if youre meal prepping this, add the dressing right before serving
03 -
  • Pound your chicken to even thickness, it makes such a difference in how evenly it cooks
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons of cucumber instead of dicing for an elegant texture
  • Toast the pasta in the dry pan for 2 minutes before boiling, it adds a subtle nutty depth
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