RECIPE

Chicken PASTA SALAD MEAL FOR ONE Chicken

By Amber Arevalos

THIS MEAL FOR ONE HAS BOLD FLAVORS, BUT DON’T WORRY, IT’S HEALTHY! PASTA IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR DISHES AND PEOPLE AGREE IT’S DELICIOUS. THIS DISH INCORPORATES A LOT OF COMPONENTS BUT IT IS WORTH THE WORK.

CHICKEN BREAST IS KNOWN FOR ITS LEAN, CLEAN PROTEIN. IT’S ALSO A GREAT SOURCE OF VITAMIN A, B, C, D AND CAN BE LINKED TO BUILDING LEAN MUSCLE MASS. IT ALSO STRENGTHENS BONES AND PROVIDES BENEFITS FOR A HEALTHY HEART. INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup pasta of choice • 1 whole chicken breast • 1/4 tsp garlic powder • 1/4 tsp paprika • Salt to taste • 1/2 of a zucchini • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes • 2 tbsp red onion • 2 tbsp red bell pepper • 2 tbsp green bell pepper FOR LEMON HERB DRESSING • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1/4 tbsp lemon juice • 1/4 tsp mustard • 1 tsp coconut sugar • 1/2 tsp Italian herbs • 1 large garlic clove minced • Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS  In a bowl add all the salad dressing ingredients, whisk until combined.  Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and season with salt, paprika and garlic powder on both sides.  Cook chicken in a grill pan 4-5 minutes each side. Set aside and let it cool. Once cooled cut into small chunks.  In a large salad bowl add cooked pasta, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and toss together.  Add cooked chicken pieces to the bowl. Pour in the salad dressing and fully incorporate ingredients. Chill at least an hour and serve.

NUTRITION SERVES 1, CALORIES: 515KCAL, CARBOHYDRATES: 30G, PROTEIN: 28G, FAT: 30G