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This chicken pasta salad is a one-bowl meal. It’s loaded with protein, grains and plenty of fresh garden vegetables. AHHHH I just love this time of year when veggies are so crisp, sweet, juicy and sun-ripened!

The creamy lemon dill dressing amplifies the veggies and provides fresh amazing flavor. This pasta salad recipe makes a party-sized big batch which is great for the dinner table and leftovers make for an amazing to-go lunch the next day. The recipe can easily be cut in half. It keeps well refrigerated, plus it’s hearty and satisfying in a feel good way.

This chicken pasta salad is loaded, hearty and satisfying. The creamy lemon dill dressing adds fresh amazing flavor. This pasta salad is so tasty! | natashaskitchen.com

My Mother-in-law shared this recipe with us. She makes it with rice (which is a good gluten-free option), but we really enjoyed it with orzo (a rice-shaped pasta). Feel free to sub with your favorite pasta to make it your own! P.S. Fresh corn is always best, but when it’s not in season, canned is a worthy substitute ;).

Ingredients for Chicken Pasta Salad:

1 large chicken breast, trimmed
8 oz (3 cups cooked) orzo pasta
1 (15oz) can corn, drained, or kernels from 2 cooked corn on the cobs
4 boiled eggs, diced
1 red or orange bell pepper diced
1 carrot julienned or grated
3/4 cup green onion (red onion can be used), finely chopped
4-5 small garden cucumbers or 1 english diced 

This chicken pasta salad is loaded, hearty and satisfying. The creamy lemon dill dressing adds fresh amazing flavor. This pasta salad is so tasty!

Salad Dressing Ingredients: 

3 Tbsp plain greek yogurt
3 Tbsp mayo
3 Tbsp sunflower oil or olive oil
Juice from 1 large lemon (about 4 Tbsp)
1 Tbsp dill or parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt or to taste
1/4 pepper

This chicken pasta salad is loaded, hearty and satisfying. The creamy lemon dill dressing adds fresh amazing flavor. This pasta salad is so tasty!

How To Make Chicken Pasta Salad:

1. Whisk together dressing ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use. 

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2. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place a large skillet, over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add seasoned chicken to the pan and sauté chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 3 minutes per side). Remove to a cutting board, cool to room temperature, then dice.

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3. Cook pasta in salted water until aldente, according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain well. 

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4. In a large bowl, combine all of your pasta salad Ingredients: diced chicken breast, 3 cups cooked orzo pasta, corn, diced egg, cucumber and bell pepper, julienned carrot and chopped green onion. Toss salad together then drizzle with creamy dressing and toss again to combine. Add salt to taste if desired. 

This chicken pasta salad is loaded, hearty and satisfying. The creamy lemon dill dressing adds fresh amazing flavor. This pasta salad is so tasty! | natashaskitchen.com

This chicken pasta salad is loaded, hearty and satisfying. The creamy lemon dill dressing adds fresh amazing flavor. This pasta salad is so tasty! | natashaskitchen.com

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Chicken Pasta Salad

4.90 from 28 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
This chicken pasta salad is a one-bowl meal and leftovers make an excellent to-go lunch the next day. The creamy lemon dill dressing amplifies the veggies and provides fresh amazing flavor.
Prep Time: 24 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 6 to 8 as a main course

For the Chicken Pasta Salad:

  • 1 large chicken breast, trimmed
  • 8 oz 3 cups cooked orzo pasta
  • 1 15oz can corn, drained, or kernels from 2 cooked corn on the cobs
  • 4 boiled eggs, diced
  • 1 red or orange bell pepper diced
  • 1 carrot julienned or grated
  • 3/4 cup green onion, red onion can be used, finely chopped
  • 4-5 small garden cucumbers or 1 english diced

Salad Dressing Ingredients:

  • 3 Tbsp plain greek yogurt
  • 3 Tbsp mayo
  • 3 Tbsp sunflower oil or olive oil
  • Juice from 1 large lemon, about 4 Tbsp
  • 1 Tbsp dill or parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk together dressing ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place a large skillet, over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add seasoned chicken to the pan and sauté chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 3 minutes per side). Remove to a cutting board, cool to room temperature, then dice.
  • Cook pasta in salted water until aldente, according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of your pasta salad Ingredients: diced chicken breast, 3 cups cooked orzo pasta, corn, diced egg, cucumber and bell pepper, julienned carrot and chopped green onion. Toss salad together then drizzle with creamy dressing and toss again to combine. Add salt to taste if desired.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Pasta Salad
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$

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This chicken pasta salad is loaded, hearty and satisfying. The creamy lemon dill dressing adds fresh amazing flavor. This pasta salad is so tasty! | natashaskitchen.com

This chicken pasta salad is loaded, hearty and satisfying. The creamy lemon dill dressing adds fresh amazing flavor. This pasta salad is so tasty! | natashaskitchen.com

Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.

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  • Jill
    July 5, 2022

    I made this using parsley rather than dill and omitted the cucumber. I found it a bit dry, so next time I will double the dressing ingredients. I also added cumin for more flavor.

    Reply

  • Jenny
    May 16, 2021

    I made this for the first time for a family gathering and it was a big hit. Normally for occasions like this I only prepare dishes I have tried previously but with your recipes I am always confident they will be good. Thank you! It was delicious. Perfect for summer with all the fresh veggies.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 16, 2021

      Wow, I am so flattered! Thank you for the trust, Jenny and for sharing that with us. I hope that you’ll love every recipe that you will try!

      Reply

  • Liz
    August 21, 2019

    I made this salad for family picnic and everyone loved it. I will be making this again.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 21, 2019

      Sounds like you found a new favorite Liz! Thank you for sharing that amazing feedback with us!

      Reply

  • yelena knyazev
    August 13, 2019

    Can I make this wedding a day ahead for a wedding?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 13, 2019

      Hi Yelena, we do like this one best when it is fresh. For a party, I would suggest prepping all of the ingredients and then combining the salad with the dressing before serving.

      Reply

  • Danica Erickson
    July 7, 2019

    Another delish dish. Thanks Natasha 🙂

    Reply

  • Olesya
    February 26, 2019

    This salad is soo good! Very refreshing with all the fresh vegetables. Perfect as a main course. I will definitely be making it again! Thank you for another great recipe!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 26, 2019

      I’m so happy to hear that, Olesya! Thank you for sharing your great review!

      Reply

  • Tatyana V
    January 2, 2019

    Love this salad!! It is SO good!! It is perfect at anytime of the year.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 2, 2019

      That it is! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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