This Southwest Chicken Pasta Salad is easy to prepare and high in protein and fiber. It is filled with chicken, chickpea pasta, black beans, corn, bell pepper, tomato, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
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Why You’ll Love Southwest Chicken Pasta Salad
Pasta salads are one of my favorite summer lunches and they are usually easy to prepare. This Southwest Chicken Pasta Salad uses a mix of fresh and canned ingredients to make it a quick recipe.
It is also high in protein and fiber with 46 grams protein and 14 grams fiber. Chicken, chickpea pasta, beans, and the Greek yogurt dressing make it high in protein. The chickpea pasta, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and tomato make it high in fiber. A delightful and satisfying lunch!
Ingredients
Greek Yogurt Dressing
- Greek yogurt: creamy high protein base for dressing. I used 0% fat since I mix in olive oil. You can use your preferred yogurt.
- Olive oil: healthy fats and has polyphenols.
- Lime juice: thins out the consistency of the dressing and adds flavor.
- Cumin & chili powder: for spice and flavor.
Pasta Salad
- Chickpea pasta: to add extra protein and fiber. I tried Trader Joe’s Chickpea Fusilli Pasta for the first time this week. It was pretty good. You can use any high protein pasta you like. Even if you use regular pasta, this meal will still be high in protein and fiber.
- Chicken breast: the main protein source. I used canned chicken since to save time. Costco’s chunk chicken breast is my favorite canned chicken because it stays moist.
- Black beans: provide fiber and extra protein.
- Corn: more fiber and has B vitamins and potassium.
- Bell pepper: adds a crunch and vitamin C.
- Tomato: provides potassium and vitamins C and K.
How to Make Southwest Chicken Pasta Salad
Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
In a small bowl, make dressing by combining Greek yogurt, olive oil, juice from a lime, cumin, and chili powder.
In a large mixing bowl, add pasta, chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, tomato, and Greek yogurt dressing. Stir to evenly mix. Top with cilantro. Enjoy!
Tips
- Store in the refrigerator for about 4 days.
- Add in more vegetables, like onion, and jalapeños for more flavor.
- Even if you use regular pasta, this meal will still be high in protein and fiber. Use any pasta you like.
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- Green Goddess Chicken Salad
- Chicken and Kale Pasta Salad
- Quinoa and Chickpea Salad
- Mediterranean Chicken Salad
- Southwest Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt
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Southwest Chicken Pasta Salad [High Protein & Fiber]
Ingredients
Greek Yogurt Dressing
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lime, for juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Pasta Salad
- 8 ounces dry chickpea pasta, or use your preferred pasta
- 14 ounces cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
- 1 cup cooked corn, canned or frozen (thawed)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 beefsteak tomato, diced
- cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a small bowl, make dressing by combining Greek yogurt, olive oil, juice from a lime, cumin, and chili powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, add pasta, chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, tomato, and Greek yogurt dressing. Stir to evenly mix. Top with cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for about 4 days.
- Add in more vegetables, like onion, and jalapeños for more flavor.
- Even if you use regular pasta, this meal will still be high in protein and fiber. Use any pasta you like.
