Greek Pasta Salad with Shredded Chicken

Greek Pasta Salad with Shredded Chicken

High-Protein Greek Pasta Salad with Shredded Chicken (Easy & Healthy Meal Prep)

If you’re looking for a fresh, easy, high-protein pasta salad, this Greek pasta salad with shredded chicken is about to become your go-to. It’s packed with crisp veggies, creamy feta, and tangy tzatziki for big Mediterranean flavour — while staying lean, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep.

Want to level it up nutritionally? Choose a rice pasta or gluten-free pasta to make this dish even lighter and easier to digest while keeping all the flavour.

Perfect for lunches, potlucks, summer BBQs, or a quick healthy dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

  • High protein from shredded chicken and Greek yogurt tzatziki
  • Lean and satisfying without heavy mayo
  • Easy 20-minute prep + fridge time
  • Great for meal prep and leftovers
  • Naturally customizable with gluten-free pasta options

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

  • 1 package pasta (fusilli works great — gluten-free or rice pasta recommended)
  • 2 cans shredded chicken, drained
  • ½ large red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 140 g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup tzatziki (store-bought or homemade)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Homemade Tzatziki (Highly Recommended)

Ingredients

  • ½ cucumber
  • ½ tsp table salt
  • 350 g Greek yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

  1. Grate cucumber and place in a sieve over a bowl.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and let sit 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
  3. Discard liquid and combine cucumber with remaining ingredients.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Optional: drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle herbs for garnish.

How to Make Greek Pasta Salad with Chicken

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cooled.
  3. Add pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add chopped onion, peppers, olives, feta, and drained shredded chicken.
  5. Pour tzatziki over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavours develop.

Tips for the Best Greek Pasta Salad

  • Chill time matters — the flavour gets better as it sits.
  • Gluten-free or rice pasta keeps the dish lighter and boosts nutrition.
  • Keeps in the fridge up to 4 days, making it perfect for meal prep.

Storage & Meal Prep

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. This pasta salad tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for weekly lunches.

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