Grilled Chicken Pasta Bowl with Herb Yogurt
A vibrant and nourishing grilled chicken pasta bowl featuring fresh veggies and a creamy herb yogurt sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken
- 2 pieces Grilled Chicken Breasts Opt for free-range or organic if you can. Marinate in lemon juice, olive oil, and cracked black pepper.
For the Pasta
- 8 ounces Fusilli Pasta Whole wheat or gluten-free works too.
For the Salad
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halve them to release juices.
- 1 cup Baby Spinach or Arugula Choose based on your preference.
- 1 cup Cucumber Slices For crunch.
- 1/2 cup Diced Red Onion Soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the bite.
- 1 cup Sweet Corn Fresh, frozen, or grilled off the cob.
- 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Try Bulgarian or French feta for extra creaminess.
For the Herb Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt Full fat makes it rich.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh-squeezed.
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Herbs Parsley, Dill, or both.
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Grilling the Chicken
- Preheat the grill (or grill pan) over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Grill each side for 5–7 minutes until juicy and charred. Let rest, then slice into strips.
Cooking the Pasta
- Boil fusilli in salted water until al dente (check at 9 minutes).
- Drain, rinse with cool water, and set aside.
Preparing the Salad
- Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, dice the onion, and rinse the greens and corn.
Making the Herb Yogurt Sauce
- In a bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped herbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Assembling the Pasta Bowl
- Toss the cooked pasta with the veggies and feta cheese.
- Scoop into bowls, top each with sliced grilled chicken, cucumber, and a generous dollop of herb yogurt sauce.
Notes
Keep extra lemon wedges and fresh herbs on hand to add to the final plate for extra flavor. For best results, let the chicken rest before slicing.